Go for The Big Money in New York

Slate's The Big Money is looking for an editorial intern at its headquarters in New York.
The intern will:

• Pitch article ideas and cultivate them into complete stories.
• Assist in research.
• Aid in the production process and daily operations.
  

Candidates must be current students enrolled in a degree program. Applicants should be passionate about business, finance and economics and have experience in HTML, Web applications and Photoshop. People with previous editorial experience will be preferred in the application process.
The position is unpaid and takes place from Sept. to Dec. To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter, three clips and a short critique of a story that has been published on The Big Money to tbminterns@gmail.com. Include your availability from Sept. to Dec. when applying.

Learn more about the position here. Applications are due Sept. 11.

IMAGE CREDIT: thebigmoney.com

Economic map down

Slate created an interactive map this month that chronicles America's increasing job losses from Jan. 2007 to March 2009.
The map is strewn with markers, detailing down to state counties the jobs gained or lost in the current month. The map's animation ticks through its timeline, showing changes in employment down to individual counties by changes in map markers' color and scale.
The project, which is based on local area unemployment statistics from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, takes a large body of data and gives it life. It also provides insight into different regional economic trends over the past three years.
Business journalism projects like this that simultaneously provide a macro and micro perspective on national issues are becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Multimedia pieces like this interactive map are key in journalism stepping up to help people navigate this complex financial environment.
View the project here.