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WNC Internship Opportunities

WNC magazine is not currently accepting internship applications.

Interested in getting hands-on experience publishing a magazine? GulfStream Communications, publisher of WNC (Western North Carolina magazine based in Asheville, North Carolina), Charleston, Charleston Weddings, and Grand Strand magazines in South Carolina, offers internships in graphic design, editorial, photography, marketing & sales, and multimedia. Unpaid spring, summer, and fall semester internships are open to qualified applicants.

Editorial Internship

  • Develop strong writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills
  • Get your writing published in a nationally distributed magazine
  • Complete 15+ hours per week

Requirements: Strong creative writing, grammatical, research, and communication skills. Social media skills a plus. Must submit writing samples.

Photography Internship

  • Get your images published in a nationally distributed magazine
  • Assist with studio and location shoots, and gain knowledge from professional photographers
  • Learn the production process from camera to layout by working with the art directors and editors
  • Complete 10+ hours per week

Requirements: Must have personal digital SLR equipment and a good understanding of digital photography and lighting. Experience with product shots and portraits are pluses. Must submit digital photography samples.

Marketing & Sales Internship

  • Learn what it takes to market a magazine through research, analysis, and strategy
  • Develop an understanding of advertising sales and how revenue is generated for magazine publishing
  • Help stage special events, write press releases, and assist in campaign launches
  • Complete 15+ hours per week

Requirements: Strong customer service skills, previous experience or coursework in public relations, social media proficiency, and knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Design experience a plus. Position requires some regional travel.

Multimedia Internship

  • Gain experience with the basics of web design, development, and entry-level information technology
  • Develop strong writing, editing, and content management skills geared toward online readership
  • Generate content for social media
  • Complete 15+ hours per week

Requirements: Proficiency with Google Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud are necessary. Creative writing skills and social media experience required. Basic understanding of HTML and video production experience are pluses. Must submit pertinent samples. Must be an Asheville resident able to commute to downtown for content generation.

Click here for a printable PDF version of available internships 

To apply for an internship, please e-mail a cover letter, résumé, and pertinent samples to: rachel@wncmagazine.com, or mail materials to WNC Internships, 33 Patton Ave., Suite 301, Asheville, NC 28801.

To learn about internships with Charleston or Grand Strand magazines, visit Charlestonmag.com or GrandStrandmag.com.