Application deadline is December 31, 2024 at 11:59am EST.
Qualifications: Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills are a must, as is a deep interest in the news and current affairs. You should be creative, innovative and agile. Skills in more than one format (text, photo, video, audio and data) are a plus.
We are seeking intern candidates who have demonstrated the potential to work effectively in a deadline-driven, dynamic and competitive newsroom and field environment. AP interns should have experience working in college media, as a freelancer or as an intern for another news organization. You must be a self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively and inclusively on teams.
We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use your essay to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be current full-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (i.e. juniors and seniors), current full-time graduate students or recent graduates (fall semester 2024 and thereafter).
- You must have authorization to work in the country where the position is located for six months in 2025.
- You should have advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English and the primary language of the assigned country. Professional competency in additional languages is a plus.
Submission materials:
- A resume, which includes details on projected graduation date and/or education status.
- In lieu of a cover letter, please attach the following materials in a single document:
- A 300-word personal essay discussing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the AP as an intern:
- Why do you want to work for the AP, and how would this specific internship position align with your career goals?
- Four to five examples of your best work. Links to an online site of your work are preferred.
- A reference letter from a prior internship supervisor, media-related employer or faculty adviser on college/university letterhead.
- In addition to the above packet, photo and video journalists should submit a link to an online portfolio.