Which companies will let a 14 or 15 year old girl be an intern?

Question

I want to be an internthis year or next year, perferrably for companies like publishers, magazines, news papers, etc. But wherever I look they ask for graduating Juniors, Seniors, and college students. I'm not even a freshman yet but I'm really mature and I know I can handle lots of responsibility but will any companies take me as an intern???

Someone didn't clearly understand me well so I'll explain. When I say 14 or 15 year old, I wrote underneath that I'm planning to do trhis internship this year (14) or next year (15.) Also, I don't know what a graduating Junior means either; it just said so on Harper Collin's internship requirements and I just quoted it hoping that everyone else would understand what it means. I suppose not.

Answer 1

Well, you are still quite young and you should acknowledge that.
The interns I get in our publishing company are between 17 and 20 and have already a lot to offer.
You might be advanced for you age, but I would not offer a girl of your age an internship. Why don't you enjoy being young as long as it lasts? It will be over quicker than you think.

And if you are really determined to get into the publishing industry (and we always need new talents), why don't you start writing. If your stories are good, you will find it easier to enter the system, regardless of age.

Answer 2

Not very likely. Usually 16 is the minimum. But you might be able to be a volunteer at something. Wherever you go, volunteer to do writing chores for them, such as newsletters or promotional brochures. Then you can cite that experience when you are old enough to get a newspaper or publishing house internship next year.

But I'm having a little trouble adding this up, in terms of age. You are "14 or 15?" Surely you know which! And not even a freshman yet? As I recall, I was 12 at the end of 6th grade, and so on. That would make a kid 14 at the end of 8th grade, which is freshman year.

One more confusion; what is a "graduating junior?" Perhaps you don't write quite as clearly as you think you do.

Answer 3

More than likely not. You may think you are ready but you are probably far from it in their eyes, and theres relatively little you can do to change their minds, also there may be things like labor laws at work and you may be too young to have as an intern for those reasons.

What i'd suggest doing is that you do your own reading and research on journalism, that way, when they're ready to give you a looksee, you'll be a strong sell, and you just might get it.

Answer 4

Why don't you join an organization at school working with the school newspaper or yearbook? This is a great way to get experience working in magazines and newspapers. Plus it will look great on your resume for when you do apply for an internship.

Answer 5

during seven or eigth grade we had to go get a volunteer job or do something, i forgot what it was called, but is was sanctioned by the school. That was 20 years ago, now there are probably insurance concerns and stuff, but if you get a letter from the school they might be more willing to take you on, good luck this country needs more people like you.

Answer 6

Not likely, internships are for people looking for work experience while still getting their college education. If your really looking for a job at your age why not try asking your local newspaper if they need a teenagers opion article or extra help.

Answer 7

There's child labor laws that prohibit children from working full-time without the parents permission.
But if you want to intern, or learn ( you really can't intern without college credit) then doing it for free would entice a lot of attention.

Answer 8

I seriously doubt that there are any companies that will. I suggest that you be a kid for the summer and wait till you are older to start looking at things like that...Not that I think you shouldn't start now but it will be less disappointing for you.

Answer 9

nope

Answer 10

well best of luck