Don’t have an internship lined up for 2019? Don’t fret. Some places still are accepting applications so get working on your cover letter and resume.
WSJ. Magazine
“The WSJ. Magazine internship program is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who intend to pursue a career in magazine journalism. This is a paid summer internship that lasts for 10 weeks. The screening process puts heavy emphasis on magazine journalism experience. Most of those chosen have had prior internships with other magazines as well as experience working for a campus publication or as a freelancer. WSJ. Magazine interns should be self-starters who understand the needs of our growing audience on various platforms.”
Deadline: Jan. 1, 2019
Google News Lab Fellowships
Google News Lab Fellowships offer students interested in journalism and technology the opportunity to spend the summer working at relevant organizations across the United States. “While the work of each host organization is unique, Fellows have opportunities to research and write stories, contribute to open source data programs, and create timely data to accurately frame public debates about issues in the U.S. and the world.”
Deadline: Jan. 3, 2019
Palm Beach Post summer reporting intern
“In South Florida, you’ll find warm weather and open records laws that sizzle. We’re known for exposing corruption, grabbing a piece of every big national story and, of course, Mar-a-Lago, the winter White House of Donald J. Trump.” Summer interns juggle daily news and crime stories, features and, in-depth stories. Two years of college and clips required.
Deadline: Jan. 4, 2019
The American Press Institute
The American Press Institute offers a paid summer fellowship for college students or recent graduates who have a strong desire to advance innovation in news organizations. “Unlike a summer internship, a core component of the program is a self-proposed fellowship project. We’re looking for a student or recent grad who can envision building something from start to finish — such as a tool, resource, or guide — that would help news organizations make decisions in critical areas of their work. “
Deadline: Jan. 6, 2019
The Chronicle of Higher Education Editorial Internship
Early-career or aspiring journalists interested in covering colleges and universities should apply for the summer reporting internship at The Chronicle of Higher Education, the premier source for news about higher education. Interns work in Washington, D.C., as full-time news reporters and are paid $700 a week before taxes.
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2019
Journalism in the Era of Disinformation Fellowship (JED)
“Fully funded fellowship program focusing on confronting the trend of disinformation in the news media. Travel to Washington, D.C. and New York to discuss these topics with media experts and journalists, and develop best practice suggestions alongside their visiting peers from schools of journalism in Germany. Each year, up to eight students each from Germany and the U.S. are selected to participate in a weeklong program in Washington, D.C. and New York, which will focus on political coverage in the U.S. and Germany and analyze the trend of ‘fake news’.”
Deadline: Jan. 14, 2019
Hartford Courant newsroom internship
Hartford Courant hires college students for 10-week paid internships. Submit a cover letter, resume and examples of work to Rick Green at rbgreen@courant.com.
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2019
Wall Street Journal Books & Arts Criticism Internships
“The Wall Street Journal’s Book Reviews and Arts in Review departments are seeking beginning journalists – juniors, seniors or recent graduates with reporting and writing backgrounds at their school newspapers or elsewhere – for 10-week paid summer internships” in New York City. Internships are paid, and generally take place over June, through August, though start dates can be flexible.
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2019
Slate Editorial D.C. Internship
D.C. editorial interns work in Slate’s Washington office 20 to 40 hours per week. They research, assist with the Dear Prudence live chat, and write for the Slatest and Future Tense verticals. “They must be organized, have a proven interest in journalism, and be familiar with Slate’s style of analysis and opinion. They must also be able to work efficiently and without much supervision.”
Deadline: Feb 1, 2019
Slate Editorial D.C. Internship
D.C. editorial interns work in Slate’s Washington office 20 to 40 hours per week. They research, assist with the Dear Prudence live chat, and write for the Slatest and Future Tense verticals. “They must be organized, have a proven interest in journalism, and be familiar with Slate’s style of analysis and opinion. They must also be able to work efficiently and without much supervision.”
Deadline: Feb 1, 2019
Pennsylvania Capitol Reporters internship
The internship program, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents’ Association, offers two college students the opportunity to work in the newsroom at the Pennsylvania state Capitol in Harrisburg. The 12-week program consists of rotations at ABC27, The Allentown Morning Call, Capitolwire.com, LNP Media Group, Pennlive/Patriot-News, and The Philadelphia Inquirer and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Interns will assist reporters covering the state budget and report on committee hearings and other political and policy stories in a fast-paced news environment. Interns are expected to pitch their own ideas as well as take assignments on a variety of subjects that arise in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. Depending on assignment, interns may be required to shoot videos and photos with their phones or other equipment.”
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2019
Daily Press Internship Program
Virginia Media – which includes The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk), The Daily Press (Newport News), the Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg), Style Weekly (Richmond) and several community publications stretching from Richmond to the Outer Banks of North Carolina – offers internships throughout the year in its newsrooms in reporting; copy editing; videography and photography; and web and social media producing. Interns are :assigned an editor and will participate in team meetings and brown bag programs on topical subjects. Past sessions have included journalism values, self-editing, how to read a financial report, investigative reporting and social media use.”
Deadline for summer: Feb. 18, 2019
Milwaukee Business Journal summer internship
In this full-time/paid summer newsroom internship, duties/opportunities include:
“Regular reporting assignments for print and online products; assignments covering events for web stories, including photography; opportunities to interview area business executives, company owners, public officials.” Must be a college junior or senior to apply.
Deadline: March 1, 2019
WCAX Newsroom Internships
This summer internship is for college students interested in pursuing a career in journalism and broadcasting. The television station will coordinate credits through a student’s college or university. “From day one, interns at WCAX are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside top professionals in the field, interns do meaningful work across a variety of departments and contribute to daily operations at the station.” This is an unpaid internship in Vermont, New Hampshire or Plattsburgh, New York.
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Chicago Public Media internships
Chicago Public Media doesn’t offer summer-only internships but it does offer six-month internships in production and reporting to those interested in public radio. The program mainly caters to current students or recent journalism graduates.“Be an intern on our show Sound Opinions, learn how to research and book guests on Vocalo or The Morning Shift. Attend press conferences, get sound bites from local politicians and cover breaking news for our newscasts.Interns have an opportunity to learn about various aspects of talk show producing or reporting while gaining hands-on experience in a major market media institution.”
Deadline: Applications open in March for internships beginning in July
ABC internships
ABC offers the only paid internship In network news. Internships are available to students three times a year at ABCNews.com, ABC News Now, “World News With Diane Sawyer,” “Weekend News,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” and with many other programs.
Deadlines: Vary
ESPN internships
Internships are offered in the fall, spring and summer in Bristol, New York City, Austin, Charlotte and Los Angeles and offer competitive pay.
Deadlines: Unlisted
Chicago Magazine editorial internships
Chicago magazine’s editorial department seeks enthusiastic journalism students and recent graduates to help with fact-checking and story research. Interns are also encouraged to pitch ideas and write for various sections of the magazine. Interns are paid and work four to five days a week.
Deadlines: Rolling
FRONTLINE Dispatch podcast internship
“The FRONTLINE Dispatch is a new, narrative podcast series that focuses on telling crucial domestic and international stories with the rigor and tenacity that audiences expect from FRONTLINE. Dispatch interns will assist the podcast team with conducting research, cutting tape, maintaining the audio archive, and fielding producer inquiries. This intern may also work on special projects that include podcast production assistance.”
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