Internships in publishing/printing, etc?

I'm just about to finish my degree and have no idea where to go to get a proper job. I'm interested in doing anything associated with the writing process, particularly working with publishing companies/magazines/newspapers, but I have no clue where to start. How do I find out if local companies are willing/want to take interns? How do I go about finding a suitable position? I'm really clueless, but I desperately want to start working at something worthwhile. What am I supposed to do?

AnnyHallsal

kyedhen.female wrote: »

I'm just about to finish my degree and have no idea where to go to get a proper job. I'm interested in doing anything associated with the writing process, particularly working with publishing companies/magazines/newspapers, but I have no clue where to start. How do I find out if local companies are willing/want to take interns? How do I go about finding a suitable position? I'm really clueless, but I desperately want to start working at something worthwhile. What am I supposed to do?

There should be a careers advisor in your institution, or a careers web page. They're supposed to advise students in your position.

As for the rest, I say start doing some research, contacting any publishing/printing companies you come across and asking if they have a position, telling them what you can offer. There is no established path in that industry.

Tabnabs

OP, keep an eye here for something suitable
http://www.publishingireland.com/careers.shtml

However, beware of how you may really just be exploited.

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/publishing-internships-suzanne-collier