White House Internships

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Media Affairs

For Immediate Release

February 26, 2009

President Obama Launches White House Internship Program

President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.

“This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,” said President Obama. “I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.”

In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.

The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.

Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:
• US Citizens
• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
• Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.

Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship.

Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.

White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
The Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House Communications Department
The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Office of the First Lady
The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
The Office of Political Affairs
The Office of Management and Administration
The Office of White House Counsel
The Domestic Policy Council
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of the Vice President

More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships

THE WHITE HOUSE, February 26, 2009.

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ASNE Reporter 2009

ASNE Reporter 2009
The American Society of Newspaper Editors is looking for juniors, seniors, and graduate journalism students to write and copyedit stories, shoot photographs, design web pages, and produce an online edition of The ASNE Reporter.

Eighteen students will work side by side with professional newspaper journalists as reporters, copy editors, photographers, page designers, and online producers on The ASNE Reporter.

Read by the nation's top editors, The ASNE Reporter showcases the work of talented students, most of whom are minorities. Asian, African American, Hispanic and Native American students are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ASNE Reporter will operate from Friday, April 24 through Wednesday April 29, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Ill. Students must be available for the entire period. Students are responsible for the classes they will miss for the week.

College juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in journalism or a related field who are interested in working at a daily newspaper are eligible to apply. Applicants must have had an internship at a daily newspaper and also work at the campus newspaper.

Application deadline is March 1, 2009.

For more information, please contact Bobbi Bowman at 703/453-1126, or send e-mail to bowmanb@asne.org.

Politico Summer Internship: Deadline February 23

Summer intern

Available: 06/01/2009

Department: News

Contact: Politico, Politico.com

Description :

Politico seeks exceptional students for its summer 2009 paid internship program.

Qualifications:

Interns will be expected to report and write stories and be involved in all aspects of Politico’s fast-paced print and online production. To apply, please write a letter about your interest and background in political journalism and explain why you are qualified for a Politico internship. Describe any special experience you have in addition to reporting, writing and/or editing, including multimedia skills. Politico is an equal opportunity employer. Send the letter, a resume and optional recommendation letter to employment@politico.com, subject line “summer internship.” You may also send one letter of recommendation (optional). Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 23, 2009.

Send Your Resume to The Politico

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Send resume to Human Resources Department,
1100 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209
NO PHONE CALLS EEO,M/F.

It is The Politico's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

WPHL Internships

Creative Services Internship: Philadelphia, PAWPHL-TV/myphl17, a Tribune Broadcasting television station in Philadelphia and home of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies,seeks Interns in the Creative Services Department.

Interns will experience the fundamentals of Creative Services, how itrelates to other departmentsat a television station, and ultimately, how it defines the station’son-air look. In addition, internsactively participate in the production of station promotional spots.This internship is designed tomarry course of study to hands-on experience.

The learning objectivesand responsibilities are as follows:
Production Intern:- Administrative duties as assigned- Help keep track of all incoming materials, and potentially assistwith man-on-the-street shoots.- Shadow in the post-production room, learn to "tag and bag" spots,- Understand the process of how a promo gets to air- Shadow and observe how the writer/producers create spots, and howthose spots are put together in the edit room.

Requirements: Qualified students must be currently enrolled in anaccredited college or university,undergraduate or graduate program, have completed their sophomore yearand in goodacademic standing. The internship is unpaid and we require collegecredit for all participants.
WPHL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: To Apply Online: Log on to www.myphl17.com, download anapplication and send with cover letter and resume to:resumes@myphl17.com

To Apply by Mail: Send the application(download application at www.phl17.com) with cover letter and resume to:Internships, WPHL-TV, Human Resources, 5001 Wynnefield Avenue,Philadelphia, PA 19131


Website Design Intern: Philadelphia, PAWPHL-TV/myphl17 is seeking a Website Design Intern

WPHL-TV/myphl17, a Tribune Broadcasting television station inPhiladelphia and home of theWorld Champion Philadelphia Phillies, seeks Interns in the CreativeServices Department. Interns will experience the fundamentals ofCreative Services, how it relates to other departments at a televisionstation, and ultimately, how it defines the station’son-air look. In addition, interns actively participate in theproduction of station promotional spots.This internship is designed to marry course of study to hands-onexperience. The learning objectives and responsibilities are as follows:

Website Design Intern:- Write, edit and produce web content- Familiarity with CMS (Content Management Systems) a plus- Understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash- Shadow web professionals in content development, maintenance andsales needs

Requirements: Qualified students must be currently enrolled in anaccredited college or university, undergraduate or graduate program,have completed their sophomore year and in good academic standing. The internship is unpaid and we require collegecredit for all participants.
WPHL-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: To Apply Online: Log on to www.myphl17.com, download anapplication and send with cover letter and resume to:resumes@myphl17.com

To Apply by Mail: Send the application(download application at www.phl17.com) with cover letter and resume to:Internships, WPHL-TV, Human Resources, 5001 Wynnefield Avenue,Philadelphia, PA 19131

CNN USA Fellowship

Masters Fellowship Program
New York, NY: Summer 2009

CNN USA Fellowship

Our Company: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. also has interests in professional sports and real estate and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide. Philip I. Kent oversees TBS, Inc. as chairman and CEO. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.'s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Since its launch more than 25 years ago, CNN's reach has extended to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private, place-based networks; two radio networks; 12 Web sites; CNN Mobile; and CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies as well as specialized networks such as and Boomerang. TBS, Inc. is also home to The Atlanta Braves, nascar.com and pga.com

Program Mission: The Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Fellowship Program seeks to attract the best and the brightest first-year Broadcasting/Journalism masters students. Diverse students are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to mentor students and give each individual exposure to real projects and corporate executives in key growth business divisions. As a result, it is our hope that students will return to TBS, Inc. in a full-time capacity following graduation.
Pay: Students will be paid a rate of $25.00/hour during the three month period of the summer.
Program Highlights: As a part of our program, students will participate in several speaker series and social events specially designed to provide networking opportunities with top executives and exposure to diverse departments throughout the company. Students will be challenged to think creatively and develop necessary skills to succeed in the news industry.

Fellowship Opportunity: CNN USA-New York

The student will have the opportunity to work as an Associate Producer for CNN USA-Anderson Cooper 360. Anderson Cooper 360 is an exciting and dynamic news environment. We cover (and uncover) important news stories around the country and around the world.
360 APs participate in the conception and execution of a live daily news program. They do extensive research, help book guests, screen tape, and assist in the shooting and editing of stories. 360 APs must have strong research skills, an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, a creative visual sense and a strong work ethic. They should be well informed and naturally curious.

The Masters Fellowship Program AP will get the chance to work on a variety of projects from quick turn breaking news stories to longer term, in depth reports. They will be mentored by some of the most talented producers and correspondents working at CNN today.
To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to masters.program@turner.com by February 21st with the subject title “CNN AC360 Fellowship”.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Northwestern University Event

Bloggers Wanted

Mario Armstrong of MarioArmstrong.com Is Hiring: ASAP 2 college or high school bloggers/writers who are into things like tech, science, gaming-email asap to marioshowideas@gmail.com

AAJA J Camp For High School Students

AAJA's J Camp is a free journalism training program for high school students. The camp will provide young people with the opportunity to develop their written, speaking, communication and leadership skills, while learning about diversity through a program that allows them to meet with top journalists in the country.

J Camp's goal is to develop the next generation of journalists. This six-day training camp brings together a multicultural group of high school students from across the nation to sharpen their journalism skills and work together in a unique learning environment. The curriculum consists of interactive workshops, hands-on training, and field trips.Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, photojournalism, or online media. This program is not limited to Asian American students and is open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. There is no fee to apply and all costs are covered - including airfare, lodging, and meals. Students will stay in university housing during the camp week.J Camp will next be held Aug. 7-12, 2009 in Boston, MA.If you have any questions regarding J Camp, please contact Nao Vang, AAJA Student Programs Coordinator at: (415) 346- 2051 x102 or programs@aaja.org.

Download the application here: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/j_camp/

CNN USA Fellowship

Masters Fellowship Program
New York, NY: Summer 2009

CNN USA Fellowship
Our Company: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. also has interests in professional sports and real estate and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide. Philip I. Kent oversees TBS, Inc. as chairman and CEO. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.'s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Since its launch more than 25 years ago, CNN's reach has extended to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private, place-based networks; two radio networks; 12 Web sites; CNN Mobile; and CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies as well as specialized networks such as and Boomerang. TBS, Inc. is also home to The Atlanta Braves, nascar.com and pga.com

Program Mission: The Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Fellowship Program seeks to attract the best and the brightest first-year Broadcasting/Journalism masters students. Diverse students are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to mentor students and give each individual exposure to real projects and corporate executives in key growth business divisions. As a result, it is our hope that students will return to TBS, Inc. in a full-time capacity following graduation.

Pay: Students will be paid a rate of $25.00/hour during the three month period of the summer.
Program Highlights: As a part of our program, students will participate in several speaker series and social events specially designed to provide networking opportunities with top executives and exposure to diverse departments throughout the company. Students will be challenged to think creatively and develop necessary skills to succeed in the news industry.

Fellowship Opportunity: CNN USA-New York
The student will have the opportunity to work as an Associate Producer for CNN USA-Anderson Cooper 360. Anderson Cooper 360 is an exciting and dynamic news environment. We cover (and uncover) important news stories around the country and around the world.
360 APs participate in the conception and execution of a live daily news program. They do extensive research, help book guests, screen tape, and assist in the shooting and editing of stories. 360 APs must have strong research skills, an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, a creative visual sense and a strong work ethic. They should be well informed and naturally curious.

The Masters Fellowship Program AP will get the chance to work on a variety of projects from quick turn breaking news stories to longer term, in depth reports. They will be mentored by some of the most talented producers and correspondents working at CNN today.

To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to masters.program@turner.com by February 21st with the subject title “CNN AC360 Fellowship”.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

CNN Wire Fellowship

Masters Fellowship Program
Atlanta, GA: Summer 2009

CNN Wire Fellowship

Our Company: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. also has interests in professional sports and real estate and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide. Philip I. Kent oversees TBS, Inc. as chairman and CEO. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.'s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Since its launch more than 25 years ago, CNN's reach has extended to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private, place-based networks; two radio networks; 12 Web sites; CNN Mobile; and CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies as well as specialized networks such as Boomerang. TBS, Inc. is also home to The Atlanta Braves, nascar.com and pga.com

Program Mission: The Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Fellowship Program seeks to attract the best and the brightest first-year Broadcasting/Journalism masters students. Diverse students are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to mentor students and give each individual exposure to real projects and corporate executives in key growth business divisions. As a result, it is our hope that students will return to TBS, Inc. in a full-time capacity following graduation.
Pay: Students will be paid a rate of $25.00/hour during the three month period of the summer.
Program Highlights: As a part of our program, students will participate in several speaker series and social events specially designed to provide networking opportunities with top executives and exposure to diverse departments throughout the company. Students will be challenged to think creatively and develop necessary skills to succeed in the news industry.

Fellowship Opportunity: CNN Wire
The CNN Wire is on CNN’s editorial front line, editing and vetting the work of correspondents and producers worldwide and doing original reporting for use across CNN’s networks and Web pages. The resulting report is a summary of the must-read domestic and world headlines, and reflects the original and insightful reporting that makes CNN the world’s news leader. CNN Wire editors work in real time to ensure that stories are accurate, balanced, timely and compellingly told. As befits a 24-hour global news organization, the stories are moved around the clock as soon as they become available and are frequently updated to reflect new developments, drawing from the strength of CNN’s 19 newsgathering centers across the United States and its 33 international bureaus.

A Masters Fellow with the CNN Wire would get the opportunity to experience real hands-on, day-to-day experience as an Assistant News Editor, under the guidance & supervision of a NewsDesk Editor. In that role, the fellow would be assisting the desk, helping with news edits, phone reporting, and even writing some stories. The student would learn the process that goes into making sound, day-to-day editorial decisions, experience the thrill and the discipline of working in a deadline-driven environment, learning how to make quick decisions and execute them properly.

Successful applicants will be qualified to do primary reporting by phone, process bureau and field reports and write or copy edit news copy on very tight deadlines suitable for broadcast and online distribution. Primary focus is breaking news, updating and fleshing out the key stories of the day. Other duties include monitoring and reporting on live news events, working with news sources and reporters over the phone, editing, rewriting or condensing, and vetting bureau and reporter entries, and checking out news tips from affiliate desk editors and others. Accuracy is paramount; writing speed, versatility and flexibility also are important attributes.

To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to masters.program@turner.com by February 21st with the subject title “CNN Wire Fellowship”.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

CNN The Situation Room Fellowship

Masters Fellowship Program
Washington DC: Summer 2009

CNN Washington – The Situation Room Fellowship

Our Company: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. also has interests in professional sports and real estate and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide. Philip I. Kent oversees TBS, Inc. as chairman and CEO. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.'s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Since its launch more than 25 years ago, CNN's reach has extended to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private, place-based networks; two radio networks; 12 Web sites; CNN Mobile; and CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies as well as specialized networks such as and Boomerang. TBS, Inc. is also home to The Atlanta Braves, nascar.com and pga.com

Program Mission: The Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Fellowship Program seeks to attract the best and the brightest first-year Broadcasting/Journalism masters students. Diverse students are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to mentor students and give each individual exposure to real projects and corporate executives in key growth business divisions. As a result, it is our hope that students will return to TBS, Inc. in a full-time capacity following graduation.

Pay: Students will be paid a rate of $25.00/hour during the three month period of the summer.
Program Highlights: As a part of our program, students will participate in several speaker series and social events specially designed to provide networking opportunities with top executives and exposure to diverse departments throughout the company. Students will be challenged to think creatively and develop necessary skills to succeed in the news industry.

Fellowship Opportunity: CNN Washington- The Situation Room
The Situation Room, hosted by Wolf Blitzer, airs weekdays on CNN and assembles top CNN correspondents, analysts, contributors and guests for complete, up-to-the minute coverage of the day's events. A Masters Fellow with The Situation Room would get the opportunity to experience real hands-on, day-to-day experience as Associate Producer for the live daily news program.

As an Associate Producer Fellow, the student will research and identify video clips, update video rundowns, cut sound bites and vo's, produce in-house and natural sound packages, order and create graphics, and call up and roll video live to air via control-room video servers. The AP will also be called upon to oversee the production of fonts and graphics for the broadcast. The Masters Fellowship Program AP will get the chance to work on a variety of projects from quick turn breaking news stories to longer term, in depth reports. They will be mentored by some of the most talented producers and correspondents working at CNN today.

Student should have knowledge of and interest in Washington news, the key players in politics, and public affairs. Must demonstrate strong on-line research skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience operating in the control room of a live broadcast is a plus. Must be team-oriented, able to take direction from producers and control room personnel, capable of meeting deadlines and functioning calmly in high-pressure situations including breaking news.

To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to masters.program@turner.com by February 21st with the subject title “Situation Room Fellowship”.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Application

Each year, PABJ awards two exceptional future journalists with $1000
scholarships. The program is open to African-American high school
students throughout the Delaware Valley, as well as African-American
college students who reside in or attend classes in the Delaware
Valley. Applicants must be pursuing degrees in journalism or
communications (broadcast, radio, print, new media).

A scholarship application is attached. Please distribute to potential
candidates. Applications are also available at pabj.org. Scholarship
winners will be recognized at the Banquet of Honors Scholarship and
Awards Ceremony in Philadelphia.

http://www.pabj.org/PABJScholarshipApplication.pdf

N.Y. Times Journalism Institute

From the folks at The New York Times :

It's a tough time in the world of journalism right now. There seem to be less internships and fewer opportunities to learn the skills that can lead to jobs.

One program that hasn't wavered in its commitment to aspiring journalists is the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. The two-week program will be held again this year from May 17 to 31 at Dillard University in New Orleans. Students selected for the program will work under the supervision of reporters and editors from The New York Times and The Boston Globe covering events in one of America's newsiest cities.

The Institute offers every opportunity that can be found in a newsroom today, from traditional print skills to all the multimedia aspects of the Web to video, podcasting and even Twitter.

And there's no cost to students. Every expense, including travel costs, is paid by the Institute, and students even receive a stipend.

But the deadline to apply is rapidly approaching. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 27.

The Institute is held in collaboration with the National Association of Black Journalists and is an extraordinary opportunity for NABJ student members. More information about the Institute, and a look at the work of students who attended previous programs, is available at www.nytimes-institute.com. You can download an application form from the site under the "About the Institute" tab.