Breaking News Reporting Internship

The New York Daily News is seeking part-time interns to cover breaking local news. You will be covering the biggest breaking news in person in all five boroughs and sometimes beyond, visiting crime scenes, knocking on doors, attending press conferences and more. This is not an office-based or work-from-home job. You will be learning the basics of shoe leather reporting, talking to witnesses and grieving families in person, covering court appearances and funerals, and also creatively mining social media and online databases to uncover leads. You will be expected to email clear well-written notes on tight deadlines and will likely end up getting bylines on front page stories! You will also be encouraged to pitch feature stories.

Spring Writing Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. The internship is expected to start in January 2023 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor's degree

Experience
• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Please submit a rsum and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

 

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Spring Writing Intern, Quanta Magazine

POSITION SUMMARY
Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated writing intern for the spring of 2023. This is an outstanding opportunity for a beginning science journalist to dive into physics, mathematics, biology and computer science while developing writing, researching, fact checking and general editorial skills.

This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. It will take place on-site at the Simons Foundation offices between mid-January to mid-May.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist editors and writers with research and fact checking; contact scientists and press officers to track down and verify information and supporting materials for articles, blog posts and other features.
• Research, report and write Abstractions blog posts.
• Research, pitch and develop a feature news article.
• Manage the general inbox.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Some graduate science journalism coursework preferred

Experience

• A background or strong interest in reporting and writing about physics, mathematics, biology or computer science.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a rsum and cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Five writing clips
• Names of two references

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by theSimons Foundationto enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. In addition to many other awards and accolades, Quanta won the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting in 2022 and a National Magazine Award for general excellence in 2020. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired , The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books ( Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy ) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/XRKOmaIVYzegQiLebfn1yK

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Business Journalist Intern

LevFin Insights Business Journalist intern will be working with an elite business news team that produces deeply researched stories on the world's largest and most important companies by digging into their corporate debt.

The position would entail covering companies that are showing signs of financial distress, researching credit documents, and learning the creative ways hedge funds are looking to invest in in the capital markets.

You will have the chance to contribute to a mix of scoops, enterprise stories, and real-time news on restructurings, distressed M&A and bankruptcies.

The pay rate is $20 per hour.

Fall Writing Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This paid internship has a 16 to 18 hours-per-week minimum requirement.  The internship is expected to start in September 2022 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

•Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
•Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

•Bachelor's degree

Experience

•A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

•Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/V7xMDAhkDwOm7sZzYh4M6W

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Food Paid Internship for recent grads

PEOPLE magazine is looking for a food intern to work closely with its food and lifestyle editors. The ideal intern is a resourceful, independent person who jumps right in and becomes part of the staff—an aspiring food writer with a passion for and at least some expertise in the culinary industry.

The intern will report and quickly write online stories—and fact check and research stories for the weekly magazine, often under intense deadline pressure.

The intern should have worked at a campus publication and/or in a food-related field—and be a creative thinker, a self-starter, professional, resourceful and a team player. Strong writing skills are a must. The intern must also be enthusiastic and see the big picture but pay close attention to detail, too—a thinker and a doer. He/she must also like working in a fast-paced, news-driven environment and feel comfortable using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as reporting tools.

Because of the nature of news, some late evening and weekend work may be required on “closing” days. This opportunity is open to current students and recent grads who are able to dedicate a minimum of 25 hours/week to the role.

Beauty & Style Paid Full-Time Intern

PEOPLE magazine is looking for an intern to work closely with its beauty and style editors. The ideal intern is a resourceful, independent person who jumps right in and becomes part of the staff—an aspiring beauty/style writer with a passion for and at least some experience in the beauty or fashion industries.

The intern will report and quickly write online stories—and fact check and research stories for the weekly magazine, often under intense deadline pressure. He/she will also help keep the beauty and fashion closets organized, helping to manage the influx of all samples and products.

The intern should have worked at a campus publication and/or in a beauty- or style-related field—and be a creative thinker, a self-starter, professional, resourceful and a team player. Strong writing skills are a must. The intern must also be enthusiastic and see the big picture but pay close attention to detail, too—a thinker and a doer. He/she must also like working in a fast-paced, news-driven environment and feel comfortable using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as reporting tools.

Because of the nature of news, some late evening and weekend work may be required. This is a full-time internship opportunity open to current students and recent grads. Candidates should be available a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Fall Writing Paid Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This is a paid internship (20 to 24 hour-per-week). The internship is expected to start in September 2022 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor's degree

Experience
• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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Summer Paid Intern (US-based, East Coast)

Factal, a breaking news startup based in Seattle, is offering two paid summer internships for students or recent graduates looking to build a career in digital journalism, with a priority for applicants in the New York and Seattle area. Under this program, an intern will help run a real-time breaking news feed, gathering and verifying reports from around the world. Students work in a forward-thinking newsroom experimenting with unique digital products and with part of a small team of editors based out of Seattle, New York and London whose backgrounds vary from BBC, CBS, Agence France-Presse, HuffPost and Bloomberg News.

This is a part-time paid internship of 24-28 hours per week at $18 an hour, and would include evenings and weekends. It is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors, as well as graduate students. Experience working as an editor or reporter in a newsroom, or past internships, is preferred. Start and end dates are flexible.

An ideal candidate would:

Be located in New York City or in the Eastern Time Zone and open to remote work
Be a degree-seeking student majoring in journalism, or with prior journalism experience
Have excellent real-time news judgment in a high-pressure environment
Have the ability to write quickly, accurately and well
Be proficient in a second language, but not required
Is familiar with various social media platforms for finding emerging stories
Has experience using digital tools and techniques for verifying information in real-time
Thrives in breaking news situations and can cope with strong online content
Is a self-starter who works well with others in a startup environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

 

G/O Media Paid Internship 2022

G/O Media is seeking sharp, curious, and fun aspiring journalists and media professionals to join us for our 2022 Internship Program.

This is a paid internship for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. This internship will take place take place May 16, 2022, through August 18, 2022.

The pay is $15/hour.

Each intern is assigned to a specific site or to our Social/Video/Podcasts teams.

Qualifications:

  • Eagerness to learn and ability to work efficiently and independently
  • Strong communication & organizational skills
  • Social Media chops and a good understanding of use of visuals, particularly video
  • A knowledge of and passion for some or many of our journalism brands
  • Previous journalism internships or body of work on campus/off-campus publications, preferably digital

G/O Media is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our company-wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences, and so, we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.