Angela Citino, Intern Coordinator for Sports Illustrated

Whether it's America's pastime, the sound of a ball swishing through a hoop, or those lively fistfights that break out every five minutes on the ice, Sports Illustrated is your guide. SI has a weekly readership of twenty-one million and today we talk to Angela Citino of SI for her advice on becoming the magazine's next intern.

Intern Memo: What are an intern's job responsibilities?

Angela Citino, SI: The weekly duties of an intern are varied and range from office support to significant interaction with some of the biggest names in the sports world.

Responsibilities include writing and distributing press releases, researching and answering questions from the media regarding the magazine, preparing and updating publicity materials, serving as a liaison between SI writers/editors and the press, interacting with the media to pitch story ideas and arrange for interviews, assisting with publicity efforts surround specific high-profile issues, such as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue or SI's Sportsman of the Year, and serving as an office assistant to the five person communication department.

IM: How long does the internship last? Are interns paid and/or is school credit offered?

AC: The internship is for one semester and interns must be able to receive school credit. We do reimburse interns for their transportation to and from work, and we also give them ten dollars a day for lunch.

IM: What are you looking for in an internship applicant?

AC: We are looking for an intern who has an interest in public relations and publicity, and someone who is knowledgeable about the world of sports.

IM: Do you hire former interns for full or part-time jobs? If an intern isn't hired but did well during their internship, can they ask for a letter of recommendation?

AC: We do hire former interns if positions are available, and interns can ask for a letter of recommendation.

IM: What have former interns gone on to do?

AC: Recent interns have landed permanent positions with high-profile organizations, including the NFL, Edelman, The Seattle Supersonics, Fortune Magazine, and with Sports Illustrated.

Clearly it's no slam dunk (bad joke, we know), but if you're interested in becoming a Sports Illustrated intern, email Karen Dmochowsky at Karen_Dmochowsky@timeinc.com. Sports Illustrated offers spring, fall, and summer internships

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