Summer 2026 Echoes Magazine Internship
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Ohio History Connections mission is to Spark Discovery of Ohios stories.
Embrace the present share the past and transform the future.
Position: Summer 2026 - Echoes Magazine Internship
Type: Unpaid Internship
Schedule: Part-time unpaid thirteen-week position starting on Monday May 11 2026 and ending on Friday August 7 2026
Notes on Schedule: Must be available some weekends for special events otherwise hours can be flexible.
Locations: Ohio History Center in Columbus OH
Reports to: Editor Echoes Magazine
Application Period: Applications will be accepted until March 31 2026. Once the position closes applications will be reviewed and those candidates best fitting the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.
About Ohio History Connection:
The Ohio History Connection formerly the Ohio Historical Society is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohios stories. Chartered in 1885 the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the states history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office the official state archives local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio.
Summary:
The intern will have the opportunity to work on issues of Echoes Magazine from story ideation editing and proofing through the printing process.
Essential Functions:
- Brainstorming story ideas
- Editing rough drafts of stories
- Conducting image searches in order to illustrate feature stories
- Proofing the magazine
- Writing feature stories
- Miscellaneous tasks such as indexing Echoes compiling a list of history professors in Ohio at all major universities etc.
Required Education Skills Experience:
- Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
- Majors in journalism history English political science
- Experience with Word Adobe Acrobat Teams and Outlook
Required Competencies:
- Works well both independently and with and in support of colleagues to complete work.
- Demonstrates a potential to communicate well in written and verbal communications including informal mediums like email and meetings
- Must be able to communicate well with a variety of different community groups and populations
- Attention to detail (ie spelling grammar syntax)
- Facility with the English language and an ability to write clearly and to tell engaging stories
Other Requirements:
- Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
- Must create and account and log internship hours via Track It Forward
- Must present at the summer internship summit
- Must attend professional development opportunities and meetings when requested
Education and Experience Outcomes:
- The intern will learn the process of publishing a popular history publication from story inception through printing
- Students will learn the history of Poindexter Village and how it relates to Ohio and national history
- Students will learn to effectively communicate across social differences
Application Instructions
To apply visit www/ and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume cover letter and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations email or call
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
