Swimming World Internships

Interested in being an aquatics journalism or social media intern?

Swimming World is looking for YOU!!  Read more here

Journalism:

If you or someone you know – athlete, team manager, grad assistant, etc. – is interested in gaining exposure and journalism experience this school year, please submit the following to John Lohn at lohn@swimmingworld.com

• A brief bio including name, school, conference, major and class.
• A brief letter about how this internship will contribute to your professional goals and what you hope to gain through the program.
• An aquatics-related writing sample. This may be an analysis piece, a feature story, or a training-specific article. Be sure to edit your story thoroughly. Look through our website to see examples of our intern stories!
• Please aim for between 600 and 800 words and abide by Associated Press Style rules.
• Applications are due Monday, August 26.

*Applicants will be notified of their selection by Friday, August 30. Selected applicants will begin their internship on Monday, September 9, 2024. The internship will conclude Friday, April 18, 2025.

Social Media:

If you or someone you know – athlete, team manager, grad assistant, etc. – is interested in gaining exposure to social media this school year, please submit the following to John Lohn at lohn@swimmingworld.com

• A brief bio including name, school, conference, major and class.
• A brief letter about how this internship will contribute to your professional goals and what you hope to gain through the program.
• Screenshots, written work, or links to previous work in social media. This does not have to be aquatics related, as personal accounts are acceptable.
• Graphic design experience is a plus!
• Applications are due Monday, August 26.

*Applicants will be notified of their selection by Friday, August 30. Selected applicants will begin their internship on Monday, September 9, 2024. The internship will conclude Friday, April 18, 2025.