Journalism: NBC Universal and NAHJ
NBC Universal and The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) are proud to offer two students the opportunity to become NBC fellows and join one of the following NBC News programs for the summer of 2008:
America's # 1 morning news program, the Today Show
The top ranked evening news program, Nightly News with Brian Williams
Primetime NBC's own Dateline
One of NBC's local Owned and Operated Stations
Two students will be provided a stipend in the amount of $500 a week for 10 weeks to live in New York City, totaling $5,000 for each student.
For more information visit:
http://www.nahj.org/nahjnews/articles/2008/April/NBCFellowship.shtml
Click here to download the application. Applications must be received by April 18, 2008
The Associated Press
Application Deadline: 4/30/2008
This is a 10 week paid internship beginning in June of 2008 in the Washington, D.C. bureau of The Associated Press. The student will work under the supervision of a designated trainer covering breaking news that may be featured in many media outlets.
This opportunity is open to a woman or a minority student currently a full-time junior, senior or graduate student attending an American college or university and receiving financial aid. .
Please submit the following by email and regular mail:
• A 300-word autobiographical essay on this topic: “The Associated Press seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that embodies a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills. Please describe the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the company.”
• A resume, with clips
• Two letters of reference from professors or employers on company or school letterhead
• Proof of financial aid from your college or university
To:
The Washington Press Club Foundation
AP Internship Program
529 14th Street, NW
Suite 1115 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045
All application materials must be received by April 30
If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to take the AP Newswriting test, fill out an application form, and interview with someone from AP.
The Frances L. Lewine Fellowship
Application Deadline: 4/30/2008
The Frances L. Lewine Fellowship is a paid internship that places a female journalism student for 10 weeks during the summer in CNN’s Washington DC bureau newsroom, where Fran Lewine spent the last 27 years of her illustrious and groundbreaking career.
Applicants should have a passion for news and an interest in the workings of government and politics on a national level as well as a command of digital journalism. Prior experience in a newsroom is strongly preferred.
Candidates are asked to submit samples of their work-written or audio/visual. The ability to shoot and edit with consumer style equipment is necessary. A short written letter or essay should outline their reasons for pursuing a career in journalism. Final applicants will be required to submit two letters of reference.
The fellowship generally begins in June and runs through the end of August. The selected applicant must be able to commit to a 40-hour work week. The pay is $600/week.
Responsibilities
The student will help cover news in the Washington metropolitan area-including the various levels of government- under the direction of CNN’s newsroom managers. It will involve off-camera work on the phone and in the field using the newsgathering resources of CNN’s largest bureau.
Guidelines /Application Deadline
For consideration, please send, by both email and regular mail, a cover letter, resume, work samples and written letter or essay outlining your reasons for pursing a career in journalism to:
Washington Press Club Foundation
529 14th Street, NW
Suite 1115 National Press Building
Washington, D.C. 20045
wpcf@wpcf.org
All materials must be received by April 30, 2008. Decisions will be made by May 14, 2008. Only applicants who are selected for final consideration will be interviewed.
