Category: Media

Location:

NOTE: This internship is for July-December 2026. Must be US-based, Texas preferred, but open to other state residents if they have a connection to Texas.

Texas Lifestyle Magazine (TLM) is looking forenthusiasticandcommittedstudents who are interested in learning more about working in a lifestyle magazine environment. TLM interns designate their weekly office hours and commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week for 6 months. You’ll have the opportunity to be mentored by publishers and editors. The internship is unpaid, however, you may have the opportunity to earn college credit through your university. The editorial intern will be mentored and supervised by Marika Flatt (co-owner, associate editor, travel editor)

Qualifications:

Self-starter with initiative and creativity
Positive attitude
Exceptional writing skills
Excellent communication skills

Independently manage own workflow
Excellent time management skills

You will learn and assist as follows:

Editorial

Write online magazine pieces
Research & pitch story ideas to online and print editors
Save images in dropbox and other stories when needed
Assist Marika on gift guides and other stories when needed
Location scout for travel pieces
Email story links to PR firms that assist on stories
Request samples and maintain sample request XL sheet
Collaborate with social media intern with content posting/execution

Administrative

Keep travel PR XL list updated and sort as needed
Plan & organize magazine events
Package & mail out giveaway items
Collect and save images for stories when needed
Reach out to PR firms to get giveaway items as needed
Assist for in-kind media sponsorship opportunities, getting them magazines, etc.
Maintain and edit TLM Style Guide
Redeem Groupon subscriptions and maintain subscription XL list
Maintain and update Important Dates XL sheet
Additional projects as assigned
Fact check names, locations, websites, etc. for online content

IT Applications:

GoogleApps for Business (gmail/Google docs/sheets)
Mac or PC basic skills
Wordpress(preferred, but not required)
Sproutsocial(preferred, but not required)

Internship Benefits:

You can learn from and assist the TLM team from home (saves on commute time and gas).
You manage your time and assist with projects when it is convenient for your schedule.
You are able to shadow experienced professionals.
You may be able to receive college credit for the internship.
You are eligible to ask for perks such as tickets, meals, stays, etc. in order to write a story.

Past Intern Praise

"Interning for Marika opened up doors for me. She loves connecting people—she may very well introduce you to your first full-time employer!" -Samantha Strom

For more about us, please visit texaslifestylemag.com.

Details

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Texas Lifestyle Magazine Editorial Intern - Fall 2026

Job Description

Positive attitude

Exceptional writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Independently manage own workflow

Excellent time management skills

You will learn and assist as follows:

Editorial

Write online magazine pieces

Location scout for travel pieces

Administrative

Plan & organize magazine events

Package & mail out giveaway items

Maintain and edit TLM Style Guide

Additional projects as assigned

IT Applications:

Mac or PC basic skills

Wordpress(preferred, but not required)