Mission Statement
MPA strives to provide interns a quality learning environment in order to acquire and develop the necessary skills needed for job placement and advancement in the magazine publishing industry. Critical to this development is an emphasis on networking, improving overall marketability and increasing exposure to current issues within magazine publishing.

Objectives

ü       To develop and improve individual marketability to potential employers.

ü       To provide networking opportunities within the magazine publishing industry.

ü       To sharpen professional skills required for job placement.

ü       To expose individuals to career opportunities in magazines.

ü       To promote the function and mission of MPA.

ü       To increase awareness and provide information and an opportunity for discussion.

MPA’s Magazine University, formerly known as MPA Summer Seminar Series for Magazine Interns, is an annual summer program that began in 1975.  It was started to provide interns across all magazine disciplines an opportunity to come together and make contacts, give them a comprehensive overview of magazine publishing and increase their professional skills.  Every year MPA’s program provides interns with an exceptional opportunity to learn from top executives from every area in magazines.  The series consists of five Wednesday morning sessions in June and July (see below for exact dates).  This year the program will culminate with a Certificate Ceremony Luncheon for those interns completing all five session.

Learn more about MPA’s 2008 Magazine University

Internships at MPA member companies will help you launch a career in magazines, and gain the necessary experience to put you ahead of other candidates in the workplace.  Internships are great resume builders, offer opportunities to network and meet potential future employers, and can be a doorway to a job offer — and ultimately a career.

Search the job bank for internships posted by MPA member companies