A unique internship opportunity to join the high wire of political journalism. Students have the opportunity to utilize the knowledge they have gained in the classroo
We want to allow the new, young generation of changemakers to develop and voice their ideas for informed, non-partisan analyses on the issues that affect them most. Simultaneously, we want to encourage them to not just report on world issues, but to provide solutions to them. This is the future of journalism, and the youth will play an integral part in it.
What’s so great about this internship?
*An opportunity to work with a great team of independent journalists and political analysts.
*Expand your professional network by interacting with some of the most brilliant minds from top-notch universities like Harvard, Yale, LSE, and UofT.
*Networking opportunities to meet people and mentors.
*Upon successful completion of this highly selective program, the best interns will get an opportunity to cover directly from the White House Briefing room for two weeks.
What will you be doing?
*Writing weekly articles on allotted topics.
*Posting your articles and other content from the website to your social media accounts.
*Encouraging people to comment on the articles and/or social media posts to foster an environment of debate and conversation.
*Assist Senior Editors in editorial development.
*Assist with other political coverage as needed.
Ideal Candidate
Should be:
·Detail-oriented
·Proactive and entrepreneurial
·A multi-tasker
·Able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround.
·A candidate seeking a career in journalism, social sciences, writing, or research (preferred)
·Extensive understanding of and interest in politics is a must.
·Strong knowledge of current events and interest in news and politics.
How to apply?
To apply, send a résumé, cover letter and 3 or more clips and Links to relevant social media accounts to newsroom@thepavlovictoday.
Due to the high volume of candidates interested in The Pavlovic Today Political Journalism Program, students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis.
Acceptance rate: 5%