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Wanted: Interns

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Rogge
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Hey NS! We're hiring three editorial interns for this summer and fall. As an intern, you'll help us put together the 40th volume of Powder magazine, write for the web, and live and love Southern California (Mammoth is open till July 4th and we're right by da beach, boy!). The release is below. Hope to see one or two of you this summer. Click for larger image

Powder Magazine has three editorial internship openings for the Summer and Fall. To be eligible you must be receiving college credit for your hours. Work schedule is flexible. Please send resume and cover letter tomike@powder.com for consideration.

Editorial Intern
The Editorial Intern will assist the editorial staff on Volume 40 of Powder Magazine. Candidates should have strong writing and fact checking skills. This position is in San Clemente, California. To apply please send a resume and a one-page cover letter explaining why you’d be a good fit for the position. Creativity and humor are a plus.

Apr 11 2011 2:47PM
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Brenone
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If only I was 10 years younger, in college and lived near Cali.

Let me know when Powder needs an accountant or CFO! haha
Apr 12 2011 4:01PM
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.RYAN66
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how far away are you from mammoth?
Apr 12 2011 4:29PM
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skichicky3
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hah good one, I was just skimming through really quickly on a rush to class. So yes, I didn't read the entire thread.
Apr 12 2011 5:35PM
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plaire
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its fair to say that you should take an english course and whats this about listening to adults?
Apr 12 2011 6:17PM
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.RYAN66
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i was going to -K for not reading the whole thread but i decided to bump you over 20000. now my good deed of the day is done
Apr 12 2011 6:18PM
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skichicky3
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thank you. And I didn't read the whole thread because I was rushing to get to class, at least it wasn't out of pure laziness.
Apr 12 2011 6:38PM
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Rogge
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Thank you for those of you that have applied. We're closing the application process on Monday and making a decision on Wednesday next week.
Apr 14 2011 12:27PM
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e.will
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how many apps you get if you don't mind me asking?
Apr 14 2011 12:52PM
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Billups
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Like 5 or 6 hours.
Apr 14 2011 1:24PM
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Wibby
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Shitty magazines will die and quality print will live...  print is far from dead.

An internship at Powder is a great opportunity and should not be taken lightly.  Internships are the key to getting a foot in the door.  Many careers in the ski industry were started with a Powder internship, including The Ski Journal’s own photo editor, Grant Gunderson. 

Apr 14 2011 2:20PM
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Brenone
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The Ski Journal rocks!
Apr 14 2011 4:13PM
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Rogge
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I don't mind at all. In my first year at the magazine I'd estimate around 80-100 applications come in. Why the large range? Some applications are simply, "Hire me or give me stickers."

We have plenty of applicants hungry for the position without offering it up on NS. However, this is where I got my start and it's a fun way to give back to the community.

Hope to see a few of you this summer, fall, next summer, next fall, and beyond!
-Rogge
Apr 14 2011 7:35PM
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ace_
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Good luck to all that applied!
Apr 18 2011 6:33PM
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eheath
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Maybe if you guys had some time of web or video internships...
Apr 18 2011 6:34PM
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DGski
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i'm doing this when i'm older!
im 14 now..
Apr 18 2011 7:08PM
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mer-man
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Next year I am going to be there; its just going to happen I can feel it, its meant to be.
Apr 18 2011 9:11PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMcuRM7RfUQ&feature=player_embedded
do you guys have an opening for living jib?
Apr 18 2011 9:39PM
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kunit915
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Has the position been filled yet then?
Apr 25 2011 1:21PM
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SKI.ING
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Are we supposed to get a confirmation email when we reply? Anything?
Apr 25 2011 3:52PM
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Rogge
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Hey guys. Thanks for your interest. I'm going through applications this week.
Apr 25 2011 4:48PM
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ShredAZ
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Rogge, because this is something that interests me in the future as I enter my Senior year in college, you do not offer living solutions or pay any relocation fees?
I would be solely responsible for living expenses? That's the only part that somewhat confused me.
Apr 25 2011 5:37PM
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AWALLRUS.
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that'd be pretty sick, not really something i'd be good at though on the count of my undiagnosed a.d.d.
Apr 25 2011 5:39PM
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hokkanee
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wow sweet bump
Aug 16 2011 1:26AM
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SKI.ING
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Rogge is a hack. Never received so much as an email back from these guys. Hopefully it doesn't reflect Powder as a whole because its such a sick magazine. Its just rude when you're waiting around to see if you got the internship or not.
Aug 16 2011 1:48AM
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.Midwest
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I have never wanted to work for no money so much ever before.
Aug 16 2011 1:49AM
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SkierX
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Welcome to the real world. When you apply for a position that is being heavily pursued by a large number of people, you may not always get a rejection notice.

If you are upset you heard nothing at all, I must assume that your application did not exceed their first expectations enough to warrant further review. Additionally, it tells me that you likely did not engage in enough followup contact. Shoot off an email first. If no response, pick up the phone.

It's your future. You need to make yourself recognized, and it seems that your application, resume and cover letter did not do that. Just remember that the line between pestering and persisting is a very fine one.
Aug 16 2011 11:36AM
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SFBv420.0
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Im bummed I didnt get a rejection letter either. Im writing it off as I think my 8th grade spelling and grammer skills led to my ap being filed iin the circular filing cabinet.

Where is Rogge?

Y U PUT THE ASTROTURF IN THE POWDERZ?

Aug 16 2011 11:47AM
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chubbspeterson
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have you ever applied for a job before?
Aug 16 2011 12:33PM
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darco
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threaaads
Aug 16 2011 6:44PM
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ShredAZ
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This. This. This. This.
I've worked a collection of jobs.
2-3 professional, the rest not so much.
Every job I've landed is from follow-up. It's good to learn now with an internship you probably wouldn't receive to begin with.
Welcome to big leagues.
Aug 17 2011 12:02AM
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Canepski
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bump

Aug 17 2011 12:16AM
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I.B
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I would apply but. Sadly can't move to southern california. I jsut got back
Aug 17 2011 12:50AM
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SkierX
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Consider Powder the hot chick on the street that you gave your number to. Consider that she also was given the numbers of 100 other guys. Her not calling you back is her way of telling you that you weren't her type.
Aug 17 2011 10:09AM
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SFBv420.0
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^^^ [big old smiley face]

Where is the orangenamed OP and why isnt he posting good shit like that in his thread.?

Maybe POWDER sent him to do a story about beach jibbin on sand or costa rican  canapy zipline wire slides

Im hoping hes in bariloche Skin POWDER and summits a story involving said POWDER in the magazine called POWDER

Aug 17 2011 10:21AM
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Rogge
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To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for applying to the editorial internship at Powder magazine. I regret to inform you that your application was not accepted as it did not fit our needs. However, we have put in on file. Now if you'll excuse me, my ears are ringing which means there's someone skiing down a staircase in Egypt.

Sincerely,
Mike Rogge

P.S. Another round of interns will be hired next summer. And the summer after that one and the summer after that one and... you get the idea. I apologize for not responding in a timely manner but in my defense, if I did send a rejection letter to every application, I wouldn't have time to write about grass skiing or do anything for that matter. If it's any consolation, I was rejected from quite a few internships before landing a great one at a local newspaper. If you're interested in writing for Powder, send me something. We publish quite a few pieces from writers outside of the Powder masthead. In fact, the 'Revelations' piece in the current issue was sent to DT in an envelope.

And one more thing, see you at IF3. If I didn't send you a response back, come say hello, introduce yourself, and tell me how shitty of a person I am. It'll be funny.

Cheers.

Aug 17 2011 10:40AM
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SFBv420.0
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While you have yet to answer my question

Your response made me smile

I bestoy the +k upon you

Leave it to a maggot who Im blessed to share turns with to mail in the best article printed in a while in an envelope. probably had ski wax, coffee and BACON grease on it too.

Aug 17 2011 12:37PM
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ace_
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I got a short but promising reply, answered back then heard nothing, I don't want to say unprofessional as he was most likely busy but the waiting game for another email was not fun.
Aug 28 2011 12:55PM
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