Create content for top lifestyle websites. See your byline in the glossy pages of a national consumer magazine. Work behind the scenes at a photo shoot. Design a magazine layout. Research and test products. Help carry out the social media strategy for an influential media brand. Iowa State students have gotten these opportunities and more through the Dotdash Meredith Apprentice Program.
The Greenlee School’s partnership with Dotdash Meredith—the nation’s largest digital and print publisher—places Iowa State students in paid editorial and graphic design apprenticeships for an entire academic year. The placements also qualify for Greenlee’s 300-hour required 4990A internship.
As an apprentice, you’ll work 15-20 hours a week with popular media brands, such as Better Homes and Gardens, Allrecipes, Successful Farming, Midwest Living/Meredith Travel Media. Plus, you’ll also learn from some of the best editors, art directors and media professionals in the business. Assignments vary each year.
Many former apprentices have gone on to work at Dotdash Meredith after graduation. Others have found opportunities with other prominent national media, such as TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, BobVila.com and Rolling Stone, or with advertising agencies, PR firms or communications/marketing departments at organizations of all sizes. Some have even ventured out as media entrepreneurs, freelancers and influencers. This resume- and portfolio-building adventure will give you an edge as you launch your career.
For more information, contact Maria Charbonneaux, assistant professor of practice and Dotdash Meredith Professional in Residence at mvcharb@iastate.edu.
2024-25 application process
The 2024-25 apprenticeships include both editorial and graphic design positions based in person at the Des Moines office. Some remote opportunities that allow students to live and attend school in Ames while working with brands based at other Dotdash Meredith locations may also be available. Apprentices must be junior or senior status by fall 2024 and commit to working both the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters.
An informational meeting will take place Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in 172 Hamilton Hall. Free pizza will be served.
- The online application is live. Applications are due Friday, March 8, at 5 p.m.
- If you have questions or are unable to attend the info meeting, please contact Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu for more details about the program.
