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Slate's Washington, D.C., office hires interns for the spring, summer, and fall. Spring and fall applicants must be full-time students in the Washington area, available at least 15 hours a week. Applications should include a résumé, three clips (published articles, blog entries, and classroom assignments all acceptable), and a short critique of a story, of your choice, that has appeared in Slate recently. Links to clips are preferred in lieu of attachments. No cover letters or letters of recommendation, please. E-mail only: Please keep messages under 200 KB, with no PDF files. Send e-mail to . The deadline for fall internships in D.C. is Aug. 1, 2011.

Slate's New York office also hires interns for the spring, summer, and fall, primarily to help with the magazine's culture section. Spring and fall applicants must be full-time students in the New York area, available at least 15 hours a week (and available at least the majority of one full day), preferably more. Candidates must be highly organized, responsible, have an interest in the arts, and be able to work quickly, efficiently, and without much supervision. To apply, e-mail a cover letter that clearly outlines your availability and cultural interests, a résumé, a short critique of any "Culturebox" from the last year (no more than 300 words), and three clips or writing samples (links are fine, but no PDF files) to . Please use the subject line "Slate Internship." The deadline for fall internships in New York is Aug. 1, 2011.

About Slate
Slate (www.slate.com) is a daily online magazine that offers fresh angles on stories in the news and innovative entertainment coverage, all with signature wit and irreverence. Pushing the boundaries of convention, Slate publishes provocative commentary on topics such as politics, culture, business, and technology. Slate is owned by the Washington Post Co. (NYSE: WPO).

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