The Colbert Report is looking for a programming intern, to start work in its New York office at the end of August.  Applicants must be full-time students who can receive credit for their work (this is an unpaid internship), and based in the New York area.

You will be working closely with the writing and production staffs of the Colbert Report, and your work will be seen by colbertnation.com's daily audience of 30,000 unique visitors.  Perhaps more interestingly, you will be helping us explore new ways to challenge and expand that audience.

Applicants should have a strong interest in entertainment, web development, and game design.  We're looking for someone who relishes the challenge of prototyping software for a show that generates twenty-two minutes of content, four times a week - you will propose, design, and collaborate on small-scale projects that complement and support this content. The work will come at a rapid pace, but it will be work tailored to the strengths of your skill set.  We want you to flex the muscles you're developing in school, and hone your creative identity in the process.

Candidates with backgrounds in PHP, Processing, and Python are especially welcome, but all applicants should be comfortable working in a LAMP environment.  If you're interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to progintern@thecolbertreport.org by Thursday, July 31st - portfolios are also welcome, and encouraged.  We look forward to hearing from you.