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California Wild is the quarterly natural history magazine of the California Academy of Sciences, the oldest scientific institution in the West. Our stories focus on the wildlife, history, and environment of the West, but often roam much farther afield. Our story topics range from astronomy to ants, interviews with leading researchers and the ways in which humans are changing the natural environment. Each story is accompanied by images from some of the finest nature photographers working today. Founded as Pacific Discovery, we have surprised and delighted millions of readers since 1948.

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California Wild offers four unpaid internships per year. Interns will be introduced to all aspects of magazine production, from story selection and assignments to editing, production, and design. Many interns have the opportunity to write one or more articles for the magazine. Interns may also be asked to help out with a variety of administrative, production, and editing tasks. The intern's primary responsibilities include:

• Writing news items for This Week in California Wild. Each week, we summarize and publish up to eight science news articles into 150-200-word items. These are published on the Academy's Web site with links to source stories.

• Reviewing author queries. Each year, California Wild receives dozens of story ideas and completed manuscripts from aspiring writers around the world. Interns help select the right mix of stories for upcoming issues of the magazine.

• Reviewing manuscripts. Learn to think like an editor. Read through commissioned manuscripts and suggest ways to improve stories.

• Searching for photos. California Wild works with some of the best wildlife photographers in the business. We take pride in the quality of the images we publish, and work hard to locate the best illustrations to complement our editorial content. Interns will learn the elements of conducting a professional photo search, be exposed to copyright and usage agreements and will be in a position to observe what it takes to be a photo editor.

Internships generally last one academic quarter (10-12 weeks), but starting and ending dates are flexible. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in science and science journalism. Interns should be prepared to devote a minimum of eight hours per week to the magazine. Partial days are acceptable.

For more information, email us at calwild@calacademy.org
To apply for an internship, send a resume, cover letter, and copies of published articles and/or writing samples addressed to Keith K. Howell, Editor.

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California Academy of Sciences
875 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-3009
(415) 321-8188
calwild@calacademy.org

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