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.
Marketing Internship
The National Journalism Center is seeking interns for its upcoming sessions. This position is an excellent opportunity for people to gain valuable experience in marketing and recruiting. One intern will be hired for recruiting and marketing purposes for our internship program, and the other intern will work with Alumni Relations and marketing to NJC graduates.
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 three times a year in Washington, DC.
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.
Sample Job Responsibilities Include:
• Write, design and post ads on various job websites and college boards
• Write press releases and make media contacts for intern placements
• Work with the rest of the office staff on implementing new marketing strategies
• Work with staff in developing new recruiting strategies to reach potential interns
• Attend events and media related functions to make contacts with potential placements
• Work with YAF and NJC staff on improving and redesigning the website
• Handle day to day office tasks that may come up
• Assist office staff with various projects as the semester goes on
• Conduct screening interviews with applicants and write recommendation proposals accordingly
Rising Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates and Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applicants are not required to be journalism majors; however, it is preferred to have some exposure/training to journalism and communications.
Please visit http://njc.yaf.org for future session dates, application deadlines and more information about our internship program.
Qualifications:
This applicant should possess the following qualities:
• Great interpersonal communication skills
• Self Starter, Great work ethic
• Professional attitude and mentality
• Great phone skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Non-profits and recruiting strategies
• Marketing experience or knowledge of different marketing strategies
• Excellent writing ability
• Understanding and experience with HTML
Application Instructions:
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, 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