Madison Magazine- Editorial Internship

Madison Magazine is always interested in connecting with talented, motivated individuals for internships and other job opportunities at Madison Magazine.

We are currently accepting applications for one editorial intern position for the spring 2026 term (January-May). Applications close Dec. 1.

Editorial Intern
Location: Remote/Madison, Wisconsin (Applicants with a Wisconsin address and a knowledge of Madison’s culture, community and geography preferred.)
Pay Rate: $12/hour
Hours/week: 15 hours

Duties
Pitches and writes 8+ reported web-exclusive stories per month
Fact-checks Madison Magazine print stories
Curates and writes monthly arts and culture e-newsletter
Contributes to editorial projects
Opportunities to write for the print magazine

Description
Madison Magazine interns gain valuable experience in journalism and online publishing through a variety of duties. Interns pitch, research, interview sources and write articles for the magazine’s online publication, with opportunities to gain print bylines. Duties also include fact-checking print magazine stories and working on special projects, as assigned, with our editorial staff. Past Madison Magazine interns have gone on to work for newspapers, magazines, trade publications, UW–Madison and American Girl, freelance for national publications and work for our company’s own WISC-TV and Channel3000.com. 

The ideal candidate would be a student or recent graduate in the field of journalism, communications, English or a related field. You must possess strong writing skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently. Applicants must have access to a reliable computer with internet connection and Microsoft Word. We’re looking for an excellent communicator with polite and professional phone and email skills, who also possesses strong magazine style and news judgment skills. Prior experience with fact checking, editing or AP Style is helpful but not required. The ability to meet deadlines is crucial.

Please send a resume, cover letter and three published clips or work samples. (Student publications apply, please do not submit academic assignments). While the internship will be remote, we would prefer to work with someone familiar with Madison, Wisconsin. The internship is paid.

Please send materials to: Emma Waldinger, food editor, ewaldinger@madisonmagazine.com