Posted On: October 5, 2012

Paid Journalism Internship

Media Organization: Debtwire (Financial Times Group)

Company Description

Debtwire is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Job Description

Debtwire, a division of the Financial Times Group, is seeking a part-time intern for its New York City offices to start immediately.

Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students, enrolled at a college or university, preferably working toward a degree that has a media concentration. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented.

The selected intern will work alongside a team of skilled financial journalists. The internship will be an opportunity to gain professional experience and a preliminary understanding of the complex world of financial journalism.

Responsibilities will include working on the speed desk and assisting members of the editorial staff as needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to sit in on weekly ledes meetings and build their portfolio by writing Debtwire's weekly Market Players story.

Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. This is a paid internship.

The selection process is highly competitive and only applicants who are selected for final consideration will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to hema.oza@debtwire.com with “Fall Internship” in the subject line.

Application deadline: October 15