SPORTS JOURNALISM INSTITUTE INTERNS
Application Deadline: Nov. 8
College students interested in sports journalism can get specialized training, a paid sports news internship, a scholarship and industry contacts through the 2014 Sports Journalism Institute (SJI).
The Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) established the institute to increase racial and gender diversity in the sports departments of America’s newsrooms. APSE formed partnerships with AAJA, the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists to connect the institute’s opportunities with college students aspiring to be sports journalists.
The program combines an intensive week of instruction from top professionals with an eight-week paid internship at a print, digital or electronic media outlet. Class session topics range from ethics to photo editing, to how to keep a running score at a baseball game to copy editing. Upon completion of the program, college students can receive a $500 scholarship.
The 2014 program starts with the training sessions taught by Poynter Institute faculty May 30 to June 7 at the University of Missouri at Columbia, followed by the internships.
Applications must be submitted to AAJA by November 8, 2013. To begin your application, you must login or create a free online account and click on “View Open Competitions” on your home page under “Awards and Competitions.”
Eligibility
Ten student journalists will be selected. Ideally, applicants should be college sophomores or juniors (current seniors will also be considered). Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated interest in sports journalism as a career and excellence on the required essay.
Eligibility is not limited to journalism majors. Applicants do not need to be AAJA members, but must sign up as members if selected.Travel logistics, housing arrangements and internship placements are made by the institute.
Learn more about the Sports Journalism Institute. Questions? Email justins@aaja.org.