Press/Media Intern

Job Function: Communications, Media, etc. Desired Start Date: Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions. Industry: Journalism, Media, etc. Position Type: Full-time, internship

Title: Press/Media Internships

Job Description: The National Journalism Center is a non-partisan, non-profit internships program in Washington, D.C. that places applicants in media internships, focusing on government and policy reporting. NJC offers 12-week paid internships (Spring, Summer and Fall) in Washington, DC. Internships are available in newspaper, magazine, television, radio and online.

In addition to real-world experience, interns are exposed to prominent DC journalists and public policy experts, as well as provided journalism training and participate in current event and public policy discussions. Students are exposed to new ideas and real newsroom environments, and interns are challenged to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available in Washington outside of their internship placements.

Paid $1000/Month stipend for duration of 12-week program (partial months will receive pro-rated stipends). The internship is a full-time position; program participants will spend between 30 to 35 hours a week on the job, then will attend a training seminar one day per week.

Students can take their internships for credit, as well as take the training seminar as an Independent Study course, therefore students can still earn academic credit while participating in a unique experience in Washington, D.C.

Please visit njc.yaf.org for session dates, application deadlines and more information about opportunities with The National Journalism Center.

How to Apply: An online application (njc.yaf.org) or a paper application must be completed; in addition, we request applicants to send a cover letter, 2-3 writing samples (published news clips are preferred), 3 references (or letters of recommendation on official letterhead and with contact information), and a current resume. A transcript may be requested at a later date.

Documents Requested: resume, cover letter, writing samples, references

Requested Document Notes: An online application (njc.yaf.org) or a paper application must be completed; in addition, we request applicants to send a cover letter, 2-3 writing samples (published news clips are preferred), 3 references (or letters of recommendation on official letterhead and with contact information), and a current resume. A transcript may be requested at a later date.

All materials can be e-mailed to lsmith@yaf.org, faxed to (202) 628-1491 or mailed to: National Journalism Center, attn: Lauren Smith, 529 14th Street NW, Suite 937, Washington, DC, 20045.

Class Year: Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors, Alumni, Grad Students

Majors: English, History, Political Science, Government, Economics, Journalism, Communications, Sociology, American Studies, Public Policy, International Affairs, Marketing, Public Relations, etc.

Salary: $1000/month

Location: Washington, DC

Contact e-mail: lsmith@yaf.org