Paid political journalism internships in D.C.

Congressional Quarterly, which publishes a variety of newspapers, magazines, books and websites related to political news, is seeking editorial interns year-round.

Congressional Quarterly’s internship program offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced news organization in Washington, D.C. CQ treats its interns like entry-level staff members -- they don’t make copies, fetch coffee or answer phones. Interns work closely with CQ’s editors and reporters and have the opportunity to write stories and obtain clips that will help advance their careers. Several past interns have come back to CQ as staff members.

CQ’s internship program is competitive. Interns generally come to CQ with a profound interest, and at least some experience, in journalism and/or government. Preference is given to juniors and seniors in college, as well as to graduate students.

CQ interns may perform a number of tasks, from covering committee markups and hearings, to attending policy events around town, to conducting legislative research. Past interns have worked with CQ’s specialty publications, including CQ HealthBeat and CQ Homeland Security, as well as with CQPolitics.com. During certain times of the year, interns may work with the team that publishes the biennial Politics in America, which includes information on each member of Congress. CQ also accepts interns for the online and multimedia teams, legislative tracking team, copy desk, and other departments, based on the skills of the applicant.

Summer interns typically work full-time, while interns during the Spring and Fall semesters typically work two to three full days a week. Many interns receive credit from their colleges and universities, depending on the rules of their institution.  We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan, extended vacation, health insurance, and bonus schemes that recognize and reward individual and team performance.

In addition to their duties, interns meet CQ staff members from various departments, including several “brown bag” lunches during the summer. Interns will also make at least one trip to Capitol Hill with one of CQ’s reporters, who will show them the ropes and help them navigate the Capitol complex.

Application Process:

Applicants for internships should submit a resume and may be asked to submit at least two writing samples to the hiring manager upon request. In 200 words or fewer, please tell us about an interesting experience or difficult decision you’ve faced while reporting. Use the notes section of this application.

Before obtaining an internship, qualifying candidates will be given an interview and a writing test.

Applicants for summer internships must apply by January 31, and decisions will be made by early- to mid-April. Spring applicants should apply by November 1 of the preceding year. Fall applicants should apply no later than July 31.

Email resume and requirements to: jobs@cqrollcall.com

Paid summer journalism internship @ AARP Magazine in DC

AARP The Magazine, the largest-circulation magazine in the world, is offering a full-time, paid summer editorial internship.

The intern should have working knowledge of the publications editorial process and will write display copy and short items. The intern will also organize reader responses, research article ideas, write summary reports, and aid editors in other projects as needed.

Juniors, seniors, or graduate students in English, communications, journalism or multimedia preferred. Writing samples required.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Margaret Guroff, Features Editor, AARP The Magazine, at mguroff@aarp.org or 601 E Street NW, Washington DC 20049. Application deadline is March 15.

Paid legal journalism internships @ Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, a Washington-D.C. based organization dedicated to protecting the First Amendment and journalists' rights, offers paid journalism and media law internships year-round.

As a small organization, the Reporters Committee relies heavily on its interns to provide significant contributions to our publications and our legal work. Interns report and write on free press and media law issues for our magazine, The News Media & the Law, Web site and guidebooks and assist our staff of lawyers in conducting research to help reporters overcome legal hurdles covering the news.

The Reporters Committee also provides its interns with regular opportunities to interact with working journalists, media lawyers and policymakers through seminars around Washington, D.C. Interns will attend Congressional hearings on Capitol Hill, hear arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal appellate courts and visit newsrooms and government agencies where they can learn firsthand about free-press issues.

Students or recent graduates may intern in the Spring, Summer or Fall semesters. Interns may receive college credit and are eligible to receive a $2,000 stipend from the Reporters Committee. Some interns may be enrolled in Washington semester study programs through their colleges or universities.

Applications are best sent by May 31 for Fall; October 31 for Spring and January 31 for the Summer term, but are accepted anytime on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples (3-5 clips, journalistic writing samples and/or a short research paper) to: Internship Coordinator The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209 or internships@rcfp.org

Paid fall journalism internship program in Washington, D.C.

College students can apply for a 14-week long, full-time, paid political journalism internship in Washington, D.C. International students are also eligible to apply.

The Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Program runs from  Sept. 10 to Dec. 14. This internship comes with free housing in furnished apartments in Northwest Washington and a stipend of $2,520.

Undergraduate students, juniors and seniors, will spend a 14-week semester covering politics and other news and feature stories in the nation’s capital for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire. Interns may also report for hometown news organizations or other news outlets. This is a full-time internship located in downtown Washington.

Application deadline is March 15. For more information and to apply, go to http://shfwire.com/node/5464. 

In addition, the program offers two other special opportunities:

• One international student will be part of the fall program. International students must apply by May 14 through the International Center for Journalists: http://www.icfj.org/our-work/scripps-howard-semester-washington-internship-program

• The Scripps Howard Foundation sponsors an intern who reports for the Hispanic Link News Service in Washington. The internship comes with free housing in a furnished apartment and a stipend of $2,520. Ny May 14, send a resume and clips to: Charlie Ericksen,  Hispanic Link News Service, 1420 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20005.

Paid 6-month science journalism internship @ Chemical & Engineering News in DC

Chemical & Engineering News, the widely-read weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, seeks a science-writing intern for 2012.

C&EN reports current events in the chemical enterprise, including recent advances in research, education, industry, funding, and regulatory policy. C&EN reaches all 154,000 members of the ACS each week, and its online edition receives more than 14 million page views per year.

The candidate should be a highly motivated student or recent graduate with demonstrated interest in science writing and at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field. The intern will have a chance to write bylined news and feature stories for publication in C&EN and to generate multimedia and other content for C&EN Online. The intern will also help maintain C&EN’s social media presence.

During their 3-6 month stint, the intern is expected to work for C&EN full time (40 hours/wk) and will be paid $20.50/hr. The intern ideally will be based in our Washington, DC, headquarters; however, candidates unable to relocate may be considered. Starting and ending dates are flexible.

Please send cover letter, resume, references, and pdfs of two science-writing samples to: Amanda Yarnell, Assistant Managing Editor, Science/Technology/Education, at a_yarnell@acs.org.

We highly encourage applicants to include additional multimedia samples.

Deadline for applications is February 29, 2012. C&EN plans to make a decision by March 31, 2012.

Paid TV journalism internship with CNN's State of the Union show

State of the Union, a political news show on CNN, is offering a paid summer broadcast journalism internship based in Washington, DC.

12-week internship runs from June 4 to August 10, pays minimum wage and college credit is available. Duties: Candy Crowley is Anchor of State of the Union and CNN's Chief Political Correspondent. Interns will learn how Candy and her team plan and execute shows and packages. Interns will shadow and assist producers working with Crowley. They will also receive assistance from the Team if they would like to work on a story of their own. Intern duties include research, fact-checking, tapes logging, assistance with interviews and participation at press events. Interns should come away with sharper editorial and writing skills, exposure to leading technology and an increased knowledge of the U.S. government and political system. Interns will also be involved in CNN's media program, "Reliable Sources" with Howard Kurtz.

The following qualifications are preferred: 1) Broadcast Journalism, Media or Communications major or involvement in student media; 2) Strong current events knowledge and interest in news and politics; 3) Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website) is helpful. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, applicants may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship.

To apply, visit http://www.timewarner.com/careers/, click on "Search for jobs" and search for requisition # 128978BR.

Paid TV journalism internship in CNN's political unit

CNN is offering a paid summer internship in its Political Unit, based in Washington, D.C.

The 12-week internship runs from June 4 to August 10, pays minimum wage and college credit is available. As a Political Unit intern, students will have the opportunity to gain insight into the U.S. political system and CNN's editorial process. They will learn how to compile research for DC based programming as well as; presidential, gubernatorial, senate, and congressional elections through CNN's Political Unit contacts and the internet. They will be able to strengthen their research skills, contribute to, and attend meetings for DC based shows; as well as editorial futures. In the field, interns will have the opportunity to accompany Producers to political events. In production, interns learn how to set up a script with digital video and write. Interns will also learn how to use CNN's digital library to locate video for packages and sound bites for air.

Applicants should be seeking a career in politics and/or journalism. Should be self-motivated, able to multi-task, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects. Interns would need to be available during the week for this internship. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, applicants may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship.

To apply, visit http://www.timewarner.com/careers/, click on "Search for jobs" and search for requisition # 128977BR.

Paid journalism internship with CNN's Wolf Blitzer in DC

The Situation Room, a daily news show on CNN anchored by Wolf Blitzer, is offering a paid summer internship based in Washington, DC.

12-week internship runs from June 4 to August 10, pays minimum wage and college credit is available. Interns may have the opportunity to learn and observe a number of functions within the department, such as show research, videotape screening, logging, dubbing and other show production needs.

Applicants should be seeking a career in broadcast journalism, should be self-motivated, able to multitask, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects. Interns need to be available during the week for this internship. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, applicants may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship.

To apply, visit http://www.timewarner.com/careers/, click on "Search for jobs" and search for requisition # 128979BR.

Paid summer internship with CNN political reporter John King

CNN is offering a paid summer internship with its chief political correspondent John King, based in Washington, DC. The 12-week internship runs from June 4 to August 10, pays minimum wage and college credit is available.

John King is anchor of CNN's 6 p.m. ET program, John King, USA, and CNN's Chief National Correspondent. Interns will learn how Team King plans stories and executes package production and lives. Interns will shadow and assist producers working with John King. They will also receive assistance from the Team if they would like to work on a story of their own. Intern duties include research, fact-checking, tapes logging, assistance with interviews and participation at press events. Interns should come away with sharper editorial and writing skills, exposure to leading technology and an increased knowledge of the U.S. government and political system.

The following qualifications are preferred: 1) Broadcast Journalism, Media or Communications major; 2) Strong current events knowledge and interest in news and politics; 3) Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website) is helpful. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, applicants may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship.

To apply, visit http://www.timewarner.com/careers/, click on "Search for jobs" and search for requisition # 128980BR.

Paid Spring internship @ international journalism org in D.C.

International Center for Journalists is looking for a program intern for its media development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and to support our flagship program, the Knight International Journalism Fellowships. This paid position requires working 15-20 hours per week, is located in Washington, D.C. and begins as early as February 2012.

Duties may include conducting research on media in different countries, assisting with logistics; writing articles for the ICFJ website; posting content to the website; and administrative tasks.

Qualifications: Applicants should be eager, committed and organized. They also should be familiar with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter etc. Good writing skills, an interest in international affairs and a spirit of teamwork are required. Fluency in speaking and writing in French is preferred.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to nvillanueva@icfj.org.

Paid internship @ medical publication in Washington, D.C.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine, a non-profit medical society based in the Washington, D.C. area, seeks a publication intern to start in January. ASAM publishes four books, a quarterly scientific Journal, a quarterly newsletter, and a weekly electronic newsletter.

The publications intern will:
- Help develop and implement the society's social media platform
- Analyze and report weekly on the circulation of the electronic newsletter
- Research subscribers to add to the weekly electronic newsletter
- Organize the association library and develop a rotation cycle to display association books
- Assist in administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge and experience with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Professional maturity and attention to detail

Application Process:
Email a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to intern[at]asam.org and write 'Publications Intern' in the subject line. A minimum 10-week commitment, working at least 18 hours a week at the office is required. Compensation is dependent on the number of hours worked per week. ASAM is located at 4601 North Park Avenue, Upper Arcade, Suite #101, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-4520, near the Friendship Heights Metro on the Red Line.

Paid business journalism internship @ D.C. website

Primerates.com,a new personal finance site based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an assistant to:
• Research financial topics of the day
• Write short articles and proofread articles of other writers
• Analyze data on financial products to help make recommendations to readers
• Assist with office management activities

We are looking for a great writer and researcher, preferably a journalism major. Good organizational skills are a must. The job is part-time, 20-30 hours per week. Pay is $10/hour. Email editor [at] primerates.com

Paid travel writing internship @ U.S. News & World Report

The Travel section at U.S.News & World Report is seeking a college or graduate student, or a recent graduate for an internship position. The position includes a significant amount of research, data analysis, writing, and reporting. We’re looking for someone who is web-savvy and able to juggle a variety of responsibilities. (Interns may also be required to perform tasks for the Money section if need be.) Our ideal candidate is a dedicated self-starter with a strong interest in online media, writing, and travel. Candidates with varied travel experience is preferred.

Requirements: Strong editing skills—you should be capable of being both editor and copyeditor, able to catch minor grammatical errors, and discern broader subject-matter problems. Ability to work on deadlines and handle several tasks simultaneously. Strong communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with content management systems a plus. Knowledge of Photoshop and photo editing tools a plus. Understanding of SEO concepts a plus. Degrees or training in journalism or communication a plus
Knowledge of HTML, XML, Dreamweaver, and InCopy a plus. Interns working during semesters are requested to work at least 20 hours a week. Our internship rate is $12/hour.

Applicants must provide a résumé, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples. Please send all materials to mweiner@usnews.comand jfineman@usnews.comand include "Travel Intern" in the subject line.

Paid journalism internships @ education website in D.C.

Inside Higher Ed seeks a talented, hard-working journalist to join its editorial staff as a reporting intern beginning in January 2012. We will also be hiring for the summer.

Inside Higher Ed's interns work shoulder to shoulder with our team of reporters, reporting and writing news and feature stories for our 900,000-plus readers. Our best interns show intellectual curiosity, an ability to juggle multiple assignments, and an inclination to dig deeply. Interns receive a monthly stipend in the $2,000 range.

Candidates should have at least two years of college journalism experience, preferably at a daily, and some previous professional experience is desirable. Applicants should send a resume and five strong clips to the e-mail address above, or to the address below.

Internship search
Attn: Doug Lederman
Inside Higher Ed
1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036

Paid political journalism internship in D.C.

Passionate about public service? Want to make an impact? Enjoy working in a small fun startup? Love research and writing?

Apply to our GovLoop Graduate Spring Fellowship. No unpaid internship, no intern-shelfware. This is a paid fellowship where your work matters and we invest in your career (helping you grow skills, build your network, and have real projects completed)

GovLoop is the leading social network for government where 50,000 federal, state, and local public sector employees connect and collaborate around their common challenges and interests. GovLoop has been featured in over 125 articles from the Wall Street Journal to the Washington Post and has won the 2009 Federal 100 Award, 2009 AFCEA Social Media Award, and Government Technology's 2010 GovDoers, Dreamers, and Drivers Award.

Join GovLoop (a division of GovDelivery) and be a part of a growing, dynamic team that is working to achieve our mission of "connecting government to improve government." As part of the GovLoop team, you will be helping us build and nurture a unique community for government employees that adapts the best practices from Facebook, Good Magazine, change.org, LinkedIn, and others to engage users and help encourage and support their work as public servants.

As a fellow, your potential responsibilities will include:
-Building online community on GovLoop - posting new discussions, relevant news in the community, and engaging with members
-Developing daily e-mail newsletters, including the review and selection of content
-Creating and synthesizing GovLoop content into guides, manuals, and online resources
-Writing blog posts and articles for some of the most well-respected media properties like the Washington Post andHuffington Post
-Assisting with the management of projects like our Mentors Program, Rock Your Resume, Jobs.GovLoop.com andInsights.GovLoop.com
-Researching, recommending, and developing new online features, applications, and properties to expand GovLoop's scope of resources
-Attending government-related events in DC and capture content through blogs, videos, and photos
-Supporting our online community leaders
-Helping with development, logistics, marketing and execution of in-person events

Qualifications:
Graduate student (preferable MPA/MPP but also could be journalism, graphic design, computer science, etc.) - exceptional undergraduates may be considered. Recent graduates will also be considered.
Strong or exceptional writing skills
Experience and/or interest in the public sector
Dynamic go-getter who can handle a range of tasks
Community organizing a plus (from politics to online)
Passion for social media and new technology
Thrive in start-up culture
People that know how to move fast and get stuff done
Ability to conduct quick research and synthesize into compelling, summary content
Interest and knowledge of technology (bonus if can do basic implementation)

What's in it for you:
Internship in heart of DC (office 3 blocks from White House)
Paid internship - stipend
Meet and build connections with the movers and shakers in government
Help make real change in improving government
Your work will matter and be implemented (not intern shelfware)
Tons of fun
Length - mid-January to mid-May (although have flexibility)

Please send your cover letter and resume to Stephen Peteritas at stephen at govloop dot com

More info at: http://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/job-govloop-spring-fellowship

Paid internship @ Philanthropy magazine in DC

The Philanthropy Roundtable seeks a publications intern immediately and continuing through the winter/spring semester in its Washington, D.C., offices.

The Roundtable maintains an active program of publishing both in print and online. In addition to its quarterly magazine, Philanthropy, and its website (www.philanthropyroundtable.org), the Roundtable publishes monographs, guidebooks for donors, and other educational materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Publications interns are principally responsible for assisting the editors with the publication of Philanthropy, the production of new guidebooks, and the maintenance of the website. Daily assignments will include producing original, creative material; posting content to the website using our ExpressionEngine CMS; copy-editing and proofreading; securing permissions; and assisting the editors with routine administrative work. Demonstrated superior writing skills may open opportunities to compose original, bylined articles.

QUALIFICATIONS: This internship is open to undergraduates and graduate students of any major, as well as recent graduates. The position requires a person with highly developed writing and editing skills, as well as a high level of discretion and a temperament suited to working with leaders in the business and philanthropic communities. Publications interns should be task-oriented, flexible, and finely attuned to detail. At all times, they will be expected to conduct themselves with the highest standards of professional integrity.

TERMS: The publications intern will be expected to work approximately 25 hours per week, starting immediately if available and running through mid May. (Precise hours and days are flexible.) The intern will receive a stipend of $1,000 per month.

APPLICATION: Please email a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your familiarity (if any) with philanthropy, a resume of relevant experience, and two samples of your writing or reporting to Evan Sparks, Managing Editor, at esparks -at- philanthropyroundtable.org.

Paid Washington, D.C. journalism internships

The Koch Internship Program takes place in Washington, DC, and participants work in substantive, paid roles at one of our dozens of non-profit partner organizations that work to further economic freedom. The interns not only get paid to explore a career in economic freedom, but also engage in professional education, networking opportunities, and receive continued career guidance after the program. Both students and graduates at all academic levels have participated and are encouraged to apply.

A variety of journalism and communication positions are available including: video production, coordinating social media projects, drafting press releases, investigative journalism, reporting, blogging, editing, broadcast journalism and online content creation.

The spring Koch Internship Program application deadline is December 15, 2011 and the program runs from January 23, 2012 to May 4, 2012. The summer Koch Internship Program application deadline is March 1, 2012 and the program runs from June 4, 2012 to August 17, 2012.

Roles vary, and include a variety of fields from policy analysis to communications to non-profit operations. Interns generally decide to work 20-40 hours per week and earn $10.00 per hour and $50.00 per month in Metro benefits. For details on the application process, go to www.kochinternshipprogram.org or e-mail recruiting@charleskochinstitute.org

Paid internships @ Reason magazine in D.C.

Reason, a 60,000 circulation libertarian magazine, offers paid internships year-round.

The Burton C. Gray Memorial Internship program runs year-round in the Washington, D.C. office. Interns work for 10 weeks and receive a $5,000 stipend.

The job includes reporting and writing for Reason and Reason Online, and helping with research, proofreading, and other tasks. Previous interns have gone on to work at such places as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, and Reason itself.

To apply, send your resume, up to five writing samples (preferably published clips), and a cover letter by the deadline below to:

Gray Internship
Reason
1747 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Electronic applications can be sent to intern@reason.com, with the subject line: Gray Internship Application.

Fall Internships begin in September, application deadline August 20. Spring Internships begin in January, application deadline November 13 Summer Internships begin in June, application deadline March 26.

Internship dates are flexible.

Paid Fall internships @ D.C.-based newspaper on higher ed

The Chronicle of Higher Education, a newspaper and website that covers higher education news, is seeking editorial interns for the Fall 2011 session. The internships are paid, full-time positions in our Washington office, and will run from September through December. Duties include reporting and writing brief features for our print edition, and daily news articles for our Web site. The application deadline is June 3. For details, please go to http://chronicle.com/section/Editorial-Internships/158/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en.

Paid internship @ Congressional research website

A website that provides research for journalists and the public on Congress is offering a paid summer internship in Washington, D.C.

LegiStorm is a premiere non-partisan resource for transparency about who runs the U.S. Congress. Since our founding in 2006, we have been a daily resource for anyone interested in tracking the legislative branch.

We were the first web site in the country to publish the salaries of thousands of government employees - in our case, of all congressional staffers - spurring other web sites to follow in our footsteps across the world. We were the first - and still only - source to bring together a decade of data about how private interests have funded more than 30,000 travel getaways by members of Congress and their staff. We continued innovating by being the first web site to publish all personal financial disclosures filed by members of Congress and their staff. We followed that by being the first to publish all gifts provided to U.S. officials by foreign governments.

Internship Description: We are seeking motivated summer interns with exceptional research skills to join our small team to help release a new treasure trove of data that we have gathered about the U.S. Congress. With that new data, we hope to continue to push the boundaries of what kind of research is possible about how Congress works.

Our summer internship is full-time, for a minimum of 10 weeks (flexible begin and end dates), with a monthly stipend of $1,000. For the right candidate, we would also consider part-time but unpaid internships, but because of the amount of training and staff attention it requires for us, we will limit this to compelling and seriously committed applicants.

LegiStorm's office is on Capitol Hill, albeit a mile from the Union Station metro (several convenient bus lines run within blocks). We offer a casual dress and informal (but still professional) work environment. The refrigerator is stocked with sodas and basic lunch materials. Our building has a relatively fully equipped gym at your disposal and our staff meetings are often held next to the building's beautiful outdoor pool.

Required Qualifications: Our ideal intern is a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student who is motivated, organized, self-directed, fast, accurate, diligent, politically interested, always questioning, and has the beginnings of some hard-core research skills. Journalism students who want to focus more on research than writing are particularly welcome (although some limited writing opportunities will be available to someone who shows interest and talent). Those pursuing history or library science careers may also particularly benefit from the intense research focus we provide. Regardless of degree, anyone who loves research - mostly web-based or document-based - is a suitable candidate.

How to Apply: To apply, send a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience and your resume to congress at legistorm dot com. EEOC.

In your cover letter, mention the college football quarterback that LegiStorm's founder's wife likely cheered on this past year (and your reasoning, if you think it is required – right answers don't really require it). It will prove to us that you are serious and have basic research skills.

Additional Info: Additional information is available online, at http://www.legistorm.com/intern_ad.html