Internship at Teen Vogue?

I am very interested in doing an internship for a big-time magazine such as Teen Vogue, Seventeen, etc.?

• How can I find information on that? Basically, what should I do to pursue my interest for an internship for a teen fashion magazine?

• Answer:

  Do tons of research on the magazines you are interested in pursuing. Read those magazines throughly. Pay attention to photographers, writers, models, the names of sections to the magazine -- everything! It helps. I know Teen Vogue will ask you questions like who is your favorite photog. It also depends on what you want to do in the magazine. Obviously if you write, start writing for your school papers and smaller magazines in your area. You can even write for websites. And don't always subject yourself to only one type of magazine or website. If you see an opportunity for a Horse mag, try it. You never know who you can meet at that magazine. Who knows, maybe the articles you write for them can serve as useful at Seventeen. Gain as many clips as you can and hone your talent. Also, when you hear about magazines asking for "stringers" or "reader contributors," apply for them! Cosmogirl! has a stringer program where you can interact with editors of the magazine. You're like an intern, but you're working from home. If you want to be an editor, the best sites to visit are www.ed2010.com and www.mediabistro.com. They are really helpful, and they give you several tips. Mediabistro even offers classes. Also, check out the gossip that's going on at the magazines at Gawker and Jossip. The gossip lets you know whats going on at your favorite magazine. The current scoop? The possible folding of Teen Vogue.