American Horse Publications 2007 Internship Program
The AHP Internship Program is designed specifically for college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing. This program offers opportunities for students to work at equine publications and businesses throughout the country and the opportunity for AHP members to utilize the talents of students with an interest in equine publishing.
How it works
From the 2007 Internship Handbook
[http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/students/internship_program/2007_Internship_Handbook.pdf ] you'll find a directory of AHP members participating in the AHP Internship Program. Each listing includes the types of internships offered, availability throughout the year and duration, selection requirements and duties involved. These may vary according to AHP member's needs.
Some offer salaries, stipends or college credit as compensation. Most do not provide housing for interns, although some do offer housing search assistance. In all cases, transportation and room and board are the responsibility of the intern.
How to apply
AHP functions solely as the umbrella organization for the Internship Program. Interns must apply to the individual AHP member, and each participating AHP member will choose its own interns based on its needs and the intern's completed application package. In every case, however, strong consideration is given to publication journalism or production experience as well as an interest in the horse industry. This will be demonstrated by:
- Academic courses in journalism, (including writing, editing, reporting,) advertising, graphic design, public relations, marketing or photography
2. Involvement in campus publication (magazine, newspaper or newsletter)
3. Background in horses
4. Previous related internships or work experiences
Prospective interns must fill out the application and submit it with the other required materials to the contact person listed.
A complete application includes:
- Application form signed by prospective intern and dean or department head.
2. Personal essay detailing the student's interest in equine publishing, what they hope to gain from the internship experience, what they hope to contribute, overall plans for their equine publishing career, and additional information expanding on courses taken, previous internships, positions on school publication, and, or publications regularly read.
3. Letter of recommendation from one or more of the following who know the student's abilities well:- Dean
- Department head
- Professor
- School Newspaper, Magazine advisor
- Riding instructor
All applications must be typewritten. Incomplete applications, or applications with poor grammar, syntax, and spelling, will not be considered. Application material becomes the property of the participating AHP member and will not be returned. Additional copies of the Handbook or applications may be obtained online at www.americanhorsepubs.org or by contacting AHP at (386) 760-7743 or ahorsepubs@aol.com.
Established in 1970, American Horse Publications is the nation's only non-profit professional association of more than 450 members dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation within the equine publishing industry. Membership consists primarily of equine-related publications, professionals, and businesses. The association wants to encourage talented and bright students to become involved in our industry and therefore offers several opportunities to students seeking a career in equine publishing.
For more information about AHP programs for students, contact:
Christine W. Brune, American Horse Publications
49 Spinnaker Circle
South Daytona, FL 32119
Phone: 386-760-7743 / Fax: 386-760-7728
Internet: www.americanhorsepubs.org.
E-mail: ahorsepubs@aol.com
