Do you want a career in broadcast journalism? A hands-on internship with an experienced producer at a major media network or news production house is one of the best ways to break into the industry. No previous experience is necessary, we're looking for articulate students passionate about liberty. Students from all disciplines, including political science and economics are encouraged to apply.
The deadline to apply for a fall internship has passed.
Applications for spring internships will be available in mid-August, and the deadline is November 15, 2009.
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In our program, an intern typically receives:
- $2000 stipend for a ten-week internship
- Housing and travel allowance
- Tuition and travel assistance to our weeklong workshop, Journalism and the Free Society
- Free books, including academic works on economics, history, and philosophy
- Mentoring with working industry professionals
- Networking opportunities in major media centers: NYC, LA, and DC
We offer positions as short as five weeks and up to twenty weeks at host firms. International students are also eligible for placement.
Previous Internship Hosts:
- CNN in Atlanta
- WTOP in Washington, DC
- ABC 20/20 in Manhattan
- Fox News in Los Angeles
- Hedrick Smith Productions in Washington, DC
- MSNBC in New York City