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Institute on Political Journalism summer internship opportunity

Institute on Political Journalism is now accepting applications for the an 8-week academic internship program held in Washington, DC.

Students earn up to 9 credits from Georgetown University, live in on-campus housing and are placed in an internship with a media outlet or communications firm.

The final application deadline for the summer 2012 Institute on Political Journalism in Washington, DC is coming up on March 7. It’s not too late to apply; there are many exciting internship opportunities available and generous scholarship funding to be awarded.

Spend your summer gaining real-world experience that will help set you apart when it comes time to find your first job after graduation.

Internship Opportunities:

  • Cover a press conference at the National Press Club.
  • Attend a strategy meeting with coalition groups advocating for clean energy policies.
  • Make media pitch calls on behalf of a client whose is promoting her latest book.
  • Serve as call screener for a radio talk show.
  • Brain storm ideas for a Congressional candidate’s latest television commercial.
  • Interview participants at a campaign rally.
  • Edit video and audio sound bites for an online news site.
  • Collect “man on the street” interviews for a 24-hour news radio station.
  • Write script copy and create graphics for political TV program.

Program Areas

  • Politics, Public Policy & Economics
  • Journalism, Communications & Public Relations
  • Corporate Business & Government Affairs
  • Nonprofit Sector & Community Service

In addition to an internship and classes, our program provides housing in furnished, on-campus apartments, planned social activities, professional development seminars, and numerous opportunities for networking.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 7. To learn more about the programs and to begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/IPJ. Questions may be directed to 202.986.0384 or admissions@tfas.org. We look forward to receiving your application!
All applications are due by March 7.

Please visit http://www.dcinternships.org/ipj/internships/index.asp for more information about this opportunity.