News and Editorial Intern

Job Information

• Description:

   

  Fourth Estate News and Editorial Interns learn the fundamental skills of journalism from the ground up – news releases, monitoring news bulletins, compiling news diaries, basic news-writing skills, compiling biographies and assisting reporters with research.

   
  You should be:

  • A strong communicator and not afraid to ask questions, whether it be to fellow employees or when calling on stories
  • A solid researcher, with solid writing, editing and fact-checking skills
  • Respectful and hardworking, someone who's priority is gaining experience
  • You must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months.
  • Pursuing a degree in journalism and/or interested in a career in the industry
  • At least 18 years old

   

  Bonus points:

  • Native fluency in a foreign language
  • Ability to travel internationally and domestically

   

  Time Commitment:

  • We are flexible on term, but prefer a candidate who is available for at least one full academic term (approximately four months), preferrably a year.
  • 10-20 hours per week

   

  Location

  This position reports to our Washington, DC office, however remote applicants anywhere in the world are encouraged if they have access to reliable broadband internet.

   

  Deadline: Rolling application

   

  Compensation

  This is a paid position. The amount of compensation varies with country of residence.

   

   

   

• Position Reports To: Executive Director or Managing Editor
• Starts On: Jan. 1, 2021, 6:35 a.m.