WALTER is based in Raleigh, North Carolina — here’s how to work with us.
Staff Positions
No open positions at this time.
Freelance
All of WALTER’s content comes from North Carolina writers, photographers, and illustrators — especially those in Raleigh and the Triangle. We’re proud to showcase local talent.
Writers: review our Freelance Guidelines, then contact editor Ayn-Monique Klahre.
Photographers & illustrators: contact creative director Laura Wall.
Response times vary due to volume, but we read and consider every submission.
Journalism, Design & Communications Internships at WALTER Magazine (Raleigh, NC)
WALTER magazine, based in Raleigh, offers internships for college students studying journalism, communications, graphic design, creative writing, or English. Internships are for school credit only, run each fall, spring, and summer semester, and are hybrid or virtual. Interns get real ownership of projects and play a genuine role in producing WALTER’s print and digital content — training in magazine-style writing and editing, the magazine revenue model, content marketing, and branding.
Currently accepting applications for:
Fall 2026 Editorial Internship
What you’ll do: Support the editorial team by generating story ideas, researching, reporting, writing, fact-checking, and copy-editing. You’ll also update the website, manage social media, maintain the archives and contact database, track the editorial calendar, and assist with production and shipping. Editorial interns are a major part of both our web content and print production.
Hours: 10–15 hours/week, hybrid or virtual, September through December.
Requirements: Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Raleigh and the Triangle area. Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work independently. Solid writing skills required; AP Style familiarity preferred. Comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress or similar CMS, and professional phone/email etiquette. Best suited to journalism or communications students who thrive in a fast-moving environment.
Fall 2026 Graphic Design Internship
What you’ll do: Work with the creative director, editors, and sales team to produce editorial layouts, source and prepare photography and illustrations, design ads, and create digital graphics for the publication.
Hours: 10–15 hours/week, hybrid or virtual, September through December.
Requirements: Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) required. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Experience with Instagram/Facebook posting and WordPress a plus. Understanding of luxury brands and strong design and communication skills preferred.
How to apply: Submit your cover letter, resume, and writing or design samples through our internship application form below.