| NABJ is dedicated to expanding job opportunities for our student members and improving the media's coverage of the black community. NABJ annually awards summer internships to students committed to journalism careers. Successful candidates are offered paid positions in print, broadcast or online disciplines at selected news organizations around the country ranging from small black-owned weekly newspapers to major market dailies and broadcast outlets.
Students are placed in 10-week internships with small, medium and large newspapers, television and radio stations and online news services across the country. NABJ's summer internships give students hands-on reporting, editing, shooting and design experience in professional settings. Most journalism employers will not give permanent jobs to graduates who lack prior internship experience thus, it is essential that aspiring journalists obtain internships in journalism.
What types of journalism internships are available?
- Print Journalism (reporting, business reporting, copy editing, graphic design)
- Broadcast Journalism (radio and television)
- Multimedia Journalism
Where are the internships usually held?
Interns have worked at places such as Bloomberg News, the Associated Press, The Seattle Times, The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., CBS, National Public Radio and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
What are the requirements?
- Must be a current student member of NABJ. Current college undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. Recent graduates within the past two years are eligible.
- A one-page resume (Microsoft Word or PDF)
- A cover letter focusing on your journalism, collegiate, freelance, and previous internship experience. Please include your journalism career goals and reasons why you want to become a journalist. (Microsoft Word of PDF)
- Official college transcript (Scanned)
- Three references from professional journalists, professors, advisors who are familiar with your journalistic work.
- Five samples of your best work. Required information and accepted formats include:
Print stories: Please submit clips as Microsoft Word docs, scanned jpgs or PDFs via the application form.
TV packages: Please upload video to YouTube or Google Video and provide links to your work via the application form.
Radio packages: Upload to mypodcast.com and submit links via the application form.
Photos: Please upload JPEG photo selects to Flickr.com and create a “SET” titled “NABJ Internships” and provide a link to the SET via the application form. Or submit link to your online portfolio via the application form.
Slideshows: Submit links to your work via the application form.
Web Sites: Submit links to your work via the application form.
Flash animation: Submit links to your work via the application form.
Is experience required?
To obtain NABJ internships, students must have prior experience at collegiate or professional media that allowed them to write basic news stories for a publication or basic copy editing, graphic design or photojournalism in print, broadcast or online media.
How can I maximize my chances of being selected?
To have the best chance of being selected, proofread your application carefully and make sure that it thoroughly describes your journalism skills and experience.
Do the internships pay?
NABJ internships typically pay a weekly salary of $400 - $600 (depending on experience, location, etc.). Beginning in 2010, NABJ will also offer a select number of unpaid internships.
Will I need a car?
Some companies require that students have cars to cover stories throughout the city. But a lack of transportation usually does not prevent an internship assignment.
Does NABJ provide relocation assistance?
No. Students are responsible for transportation to the internship city and for their living expenses.
I've been offered several internship opportunities. Which one should I choose?
While students are encouraged to apply to several internships, once they accept an internship, their written or verbal acceptance is considered binding. Therefore, before accepting any internship offer, you should carefully assess the offer using the guidance of professionals and educators.
Application Deadline:
Early Consideration Deadline 11:59 p.m. EST February 12, 2010
The SEED Committee strongly encourages students to submit their applications by the early consideration deadline.
Regular Deadline 11:59 p.m. EST March 12, 2010
All uploads and attached documents submitted must be low resolution.
The deadline has passed. Please check back in December for updates.
For more information, contact:
Irving Washington
E-mail:iwashington@nabj.org
Tel: 301-405-7520
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