Posted On: March 8, 2013
Paid Journalism Internship
Media Organization: National Journalism Center [various media placements]
Company Description
The National Journalism Center is a non-partisan, non-profit journalism training program in Washington D.C. NJC offers three 12-week sessions a year, spring, fall, and summer. Internships are available in print, TV/radio, new media, and online media, placing interns at various news media outlets throughout Washington, D.C. Since 1977, the National Journalism Center has trained aspiring journalists in the principles and practice of responsible reporting. NJC teaches a free-market perspective of journalism; the successful journalist appeals to a niche audience and maintains the trust of his readership through accuracy and responsible journalism.
Job Description
Since 1977, the National Journalism Center, a project of Young America's Foundation, has provided aspiring conservative and libertarian journalists with the premier opportunity to learn the principles and practice of responsible reporting. The National Journalism Center combines 12 weeks of on-the-job training at a Washington, D.C.-based media outlet and once-weekly training seminars led by prominent journalists, policy experts, and NJC faculty.
The program matches interns with print, broadcast, or online media outlets based on their interests and experience. Interns spend 30 hours/week gaining practical, hands-on journalism experience. Potential placements include The Washington Times, The Washington Examiner, CNN, Fox News Channel, and more.
Students will attend the NJC seminar one day a week, sharpening their writing and investigative reporting skills and gaining a better understanding of media, society, and public policy, and the intersection between the three in Washington, D.C.
Opportunities: Internships are offered in the fall (Sept. - Dec.), spring (Jan. - Apr.), and summer (May - Aug.).
Compensation: $1,000/month
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Fill out our online application. http://www.yaf.org/NJCapply.aspx
Step 2: Email the following supplemental materials to hjackman@yaf.org:
* Cover letter
* A current resume
* 3 writing samples (published news clips are preferred)
* 3 references (no letters of recommendation)
DEADLINES:
Fall 2013: (Sept. 9 – Dec. 6): July 15, 2013
Spring 2014: (Jan. 13 – April 4): Nov. 1, 2013
Summer 2014: (May 12 – Aug. 1): Dec. 1, 2013 (early); Mar. 1, 2014 (regular)
To Apply
Step 1: Fill out our online application. http://www.yaf.org/NJCapply.aspx
Step 2: Email the following supplemental materials to hjackman@yaf.org:
* Cover letter
* A current resume
* 3 writing samples (published news clips are preferred)
* 3 references (no letters of recommendation)
DEADLINES:
Fall 2013: (Sept. 9 – Dec. 6): July 15, 2013
Spring 2014: (Jan. 13 – April 4): Nov. 1, 2013
Summer 2014: (May 12 – Aug. 1): Dec. 1, 2013 (early); Mar. 1, 2014 (regular)