The News Service Office at Texas State University-San Marcos has an opening for a writing intern for the spring 2008 semester.

This position's duties entail feature writing, media releases and articles for Hillviews Magazine, plus other jobs as needed. Internship candidates should be motivated and capable of meeting set deadlines with limited supervision. Minimal qualifications for this internship are:

                • Good writing skills, with a minimum of one introductory journalism class or equivalent experience

                • Familiarity with AP Stylebook

                • Ability to identify and develop story ideas independently

                • Photography skills are useful, but not necessary

This is an unpaid position, although course credit is available through prior arrangement.

Students interested in applying should submit a resume and at least two writing samples to Jayme Blaschke via email at JB71@txstate.edu. Hard copy submissions may be sent to University News Service, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.