417 Magazine student internships provide hands-on experience in marketing, advertising design, social media, and editorial writing. These internships allow students to work on real campaigns and digital content while gaining practical media and communications experience with one of southwest Missouri’s leading regional publications.

Company: 417Magazine

Website: 417Magazine

About 417 Magazine

At 417 Magazine, local love comes naturally, and the team is dedicated to celebrating the people, places, and experiences that make southwest Missouri unique.

Whether in mailboxes, inboxes, or neighborhoods, 417 Magazine serves as the go-to source for the good times that deserve to be shared.

The publication covers the best-kept secrets and beloved traditions of the Ozarks, from its headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, to surrounding communities and nearby destinations.

Telling the story of the region since 1998, the 417 brand includes the flagship 417 Magazine, Biz 417, and year-round signature events.

In 2025, the company launched 417 Story Studio, a full-service content division that helps brands across the Ozarks craft compelling stories and drive results. 417 Magazine works hard to keep its audience informed with stories backed by years of credibility and community engagement. The team strives to shine a light on the community and inspire a life filled with experiences, passion, purpose, and pride in 417-land.

Position Overview: Editorial Writing Internship

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports and writes a variety of Front of Book assignments.
• Submits story ideas.
• Reports and writes the monthly Top 10 and Health Calendar lists.
• Attends and helps prepare for editorial planning and art planning meetings.

Abilities/ Skills Required

• Writing longer pieces, such as feature-length profiles and 417 Home stories.
• Working on or helping report cover stories and features
• Practice editing copy

Internship Experience & Learning Opportunities

The most valuable skill interns learn is how to receive and interpret client direction and apply it to their own work. The Advertising Design Department functions much like an ad agency, so interns will create real ads for real clients and learn how to build cohesive, effective ad campaigns that translate across both print and digital. Projects created during the internship can be used to build a strong professional portfolio. Advertising Design interns learn the ins and outs of pre-press production, as well as how to utilize a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.

Interested candidates can apply directly through the 417Magazine career portal.

Position Overview: Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce engaging content for all of 417’s digital properties, including blog posts, social media updates, and multimedia assets.
• Monitor, post, and generate content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) to engage followers and increase brand visibility.
• Assist with social media calendar planning, ensuring consistent and strategic posting to align with marketing goals and key initiatives.
• Respond to audience inquiries, comments, and messages across social media platforms, fostering a positive and engaged online community.
• Optimize social media posts, including captions, hashtags, and visuals, to improve reach and engagement.
• Crop, edit and optimize photos and videos for web and social media use, ensuring quality and consistency with the 417 brand.
• Build and send e-newsletters and e-blasts through Hubspot, including integration with social media content.
• Upload articles, calendar items, and other content to 417’s websites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with digital presence at events, including live social media coverage and content creation in real-time.
• Research emerging digital and social media trends, brainstorm new strategies, and contribute ideas to improve digital engagement and audience growth.
• Track, analyze, and report on the performance of social media campaigns and content, using data to refine strategies.

Abilities/ Skills Required

• Basic computer skills required.
• Google Docs knowledge preferred.
• Hubspot knowledge is a plus.
• CMS/Wordpress experience is a plus.
• Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is a plus.
• Social Media proficiency.

417 Magazine student internships help students build strong portfolios while gaining valuable industry experience in publishing, marketing, and digital media.

Interested candidates can apply directly through the 417Magazine career portal.

Explore additional internship and full-time opportunities on the 417 Magazine Career Opportunities page.

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