Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program. The deadline for early application consideration is Nov. 1, 2024.

Internship responsibilities

Editorial interns will contribute by writing feature and news articles for one or more of Progressive Publishing's agricultural magazines: Progressive Dairy, Progressive Cattle and Progressive Forage. Interns will also engage in copy editing, photography and other aspects of producing both digital and print content. The program can be customized to fit the intern’s specific skills, including design, web content creation, social media management and marketing.

Eligibility requirements

  • Academic performance: Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Writing experience: Previous writing experience is highly valued.
  • Academic standing: Preference is given to students who have completed their junior or senior year coursework. Graduating seniors are also encouraged to apply.
  • Agricultural background: While a background in dairy or agriculture is not required, it is preferred. Applicants with experience and knowledge of the industry will have an advantage.

Internship details

  • Location: The internship is based at Progressive Publishing's headquarters in Jerome, Idaho, but strong remote candidates will be considered. Hybrid programs could also be discussed for the right candidate.
  • Compensation: This is a paid internship.
  • Housing and transportation: Assistance in finding housing and arranging transportation will be provided.
  • Duration: Internships typically last eight to 10 weeks, with flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules.

Application materials

Applicants should submit the following for priority consideration by Nov. 1, 2024:

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  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three references
  • Examples of published work relevant to their expertise

Class assignment materials are acceptable if published work is not available. For more information or to submit materials, please contact Progressive Publishing by email.