For more than three decades The Nation Institute, in conjunction with The Nation magazine, has provided an internship program for college students and recent graduates interested in magazine journalism and publishing.
Our internship program offers seven editorial internship positions in New York City; these interns' primary responsibilities are fact checking and research. Two additional interns work as web editorial interns. One additional editorial internship position is available in The Nation's Washington D.C. office.
All interns have the opportunity to write for TheNation.com; participate in career seminars with journalists, politicians, and activists; in addition to performing some administrative work.
The internship is full time, from 10 am to 6 pm, five days a week. The Summer 2012 session begins June 5 and ends August 17, and the deadline for postmarked applications is March 1. There are ten intern positions (nine in New York, including the two web interns, and one in Washington D.C.). There is a $150/week stipend.
Please see our web site for more details: http://www.nationinstitute.org/internships/1000/
Qualifications: Applicants must have completed their junior year of college. Each applicant will be evaluated on the basis of his or her cover letter, résumé, recommendations, and writing samples.
How to apply: Please send a cover letter indicating your interest in The Nation and The Nation Institute and describing your career goals. In addition, include a résumé, two letters of recommendation, and two writing samples. Published clips are preferred, though academic papers and creative writing samples are acceptable (no longer than eight pages, please). Your application must be postmarked by the application deadline.
All application materials become the property of The Nation Institute. Please send your application to:
Kate Murphy
Internship Director
116 East 16th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Please address all queries to kate@thenation.com.
The Nation Institute is an equal opportunity employer.