Gain valued work experience working as an (unpaid) intern at a print/online
news publication headquartered in downtown Washington, DC. This is a
hands-on, real-time reporting experience in one of the world’s most exciting
news markets.
Your responsibilities would include (but are not limited to):
* Pitching story ideas (daily and enterprise) to editors
* Reporting and writing news stories on deadline
* Selecting and interviewing subjects for our 3-Minute Interview feature
* Interviewing subjects for our “Personal Best” feature
* Reporting/writing news briefs
Qualifications:
* Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) an accredited
college/university
* Prior news reporting/writing experience (internships at professional
publications preferred; student publications only may be acceptable)
* Excellent editing and writing skills
Also required:
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Be motivated, ambitious and coachable
* Have the ability to work independently and on teams
* Be available to work at least four full days per week during the summer or
at least full three days per week during spring/fall semesters.
Please email a resume, clips of (or links to) published stories and a cover
letter to dcxweblocal(at)gmail.com.
