Al Jazeera English is seeking two interns in our New York and United Nations bureaus. The intern will help produce live interviews, news packages and feature stories.
Responsibilities include research, pitching stories, attending press conferences, and helping with anything in the field. Other duties include technical tasks such as logging tape, researching archival footage, coordinating transmissions of tape to other bureaus, and limited administrative work. Interest in international news is a must.
The position is part-time for 3 months. Hours are flexible and will vary depending on intern availability and news of the day, but a normal day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm. Interns will work at the UN office and/or the NY office.
2013 Dates
Internship: Mon March 18, 2013 – Saturday, June 1, 2013
Intern processing timeline:
January 8, 2013 – spring applications are released
January 15, 2013– spring applications due
February 2, 2013- spring acceptance notifications go out
Summer Internship Dates:
June 15, 2013 – August 15th, 2013
Intern processing timeline:
April 1, 2013 – summer applications are released
April 15,2013– summer Applications due
May 2, 2013 - summer acceptance notifications go out
Fall Internship Dates:
September 16, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Intern processing timeline:
April 1, 2013 – fall applications are released
April 15,2013– fall Applications due
May 2, 2013 - fall acceptance notifications go out
The intern does not have to be eligible for credit, but must legally be able to work in the US.