Internships

Pittsburgh Magazine offers part-time internships for editorial and marketing. To be considered, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and receive college credit for their internship.

Internships are unpaid and generally last for 12 weeks. Interns, who normally work 10-20 hours per week, must receive college credit in exchange for their time and are acknowledged in the print magazine’s masthead.

Please review the position descriptions below.

Our editorial interns have gone on to intern at numerous local and national outlets, including WESA, Pittsburgh City Paper, KDKA, Carnegie Mellon University, Sampsonia Way Magazine, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, PublicSource, Pitt Med Magazine, CBS Evening News, ABC News, The New York Times, Harvey Klinger, Great Lakes Publishing, Publishing Solutions Group, National Book Foundation, Conde Nast Traveller, Game Informer Magazine and Chronicle of Higher Education.

They have gone on to work at local and national outlets including The New York Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, UPMC, Times West Virginian, Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, The Northside Chronicle, Bustle, ModCloth, Scholastic, Men’s Health, Minneapolis Star Tribune, CNN, CNBC and National Geographic.

Internship Deadlines

• Spring 2026: Oct. 24, 2025
• Summer 2026: Feb. 13, 2026
• Fall 2026: June 12, 2026

Applying

• For the editorial internship: Please send a resume and writing samples to Editor Virginia Linn: vlinn@pittsburghmagazine.com. Please note applicants should have experience from a college journalism class, or, ideally, published clips.
• For the marketing internship: Please send a resume and cover letter to Events Coordinator Caite Hartz: chartz@pittsburghmagazine.com.

Editorial Internship

Our editorial interns support the staff by reporting and writing stories — both quick turnaround and long-form pieces — and by taking photographs and sometimes video. We expect editorial interns to share ideas for stories, social media and other areas of coverage.

Each semester, we typically hire two-three or more interns for The 412, our daily news blog. Those reporters also would contribute to our Home, real estate and business/shopping coverage and other feature areas. Hours are flexible but we do ask interns to spend most of their assigned 10-20 hours a week at our office (or out on assignment) during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.

Our editors work very closely with our interns with the aim of improving their reporting and writing skills. We provide a lot of feedback and constructive criticism. Many of the interns have expressed surprise at how much they have gotten to write during the internship and how much their skills have improved.

Duties:

• Editorial interns are responsible for writing, editing and researching stories. Most of these involve online stories but they do occasionally contribute to our print magazine.
• Most interns contribute one or more stories per week. It is not unusual for an intern to arrive in the morning and have a story published online before they leave for the day.

Requirements:

• Interested students should be studying a field related to journalism, English or communications; we accept applications from students in other tracks but prefer that they have prior experience in writing and reporting, verifying facts and writing web headlines.
• It’s important they have previously published clips as we expect them to come in knowing how to write a well-sourced story.
• We follow AP Style. We expect our interns to be familiar with that style of writing and to pay attention to small details and style points, spelling and proper grammar. We have a Style Guide we give all interns, as well as a tip sheet on interviewing.
• Applicants should have a penchant for learning as well as top-notch writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with photography (mostly by taking photos with a smartphone) and some video is essential. All interns are asked to take pictures when they go out to cover a story.

Marketing & Events Internship
Pittsburgh Magazine

Pittsburgh Magazine is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marketing & Events Intern to support our team in executing high-profile events and marketing initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in event production, community engagement, digital marketing, and brand promotion.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with event planning and logistics, including preparing signage, registration materials, name tags, and on-site setup

• Represent Pittsburgh Magazine at events by supporting registration, capturing social media content, and providing general event support

• Create and schedule daily content across social media platforms to promote the brand and upcoming events

• Conduct market and audience research to support marketing and sales strategies

• Compile and analyze data to create reports for the sales and marketing teams

• Help develop sales and promotional materials, including media kits, flyers, and presentations

• Support sponsor/client outreach and assist with community engagement initiatives

• Manage incoming donation and advertising requests, including the creation of program ads

Qualifications:

• Current student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines

• Comfortable attending and assisting with events (some evenings and weekends required)

• Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn); experience with Canva or other tools a plus

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn

Additional Information:

• Location: Primarily on-site in Pittsburgh, with occasional remote tasks depending on needs

• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship and can be completed for academic credit in accordance with your institution’s guidelines

• Tools: Interns may gain experience using platforms such as Canva, Loomly, Secondstreet, and Google Workspace

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in event production, community outreach, and social media strategy

• Learn how a city magazine promotes events, manages sponsors, and creates multi-platform marketing campaigns

• Build a portfolio of social content, marketing materials, and event work to support future job applications

• Network with top restaurant owners, local influencers, business leaders, and media professionals

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume, a short cover letter, and any relevant work samples or social media accounts you’ve managed to chartz@pittsburghmagazine.com.