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Journalism Internship
The Washington Informer seeks interns year-round for its annual journalism program. College and high school students often apply. The internship experience is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop professional skills with on-the-job responsibilities surrounding the production of a community newspaper both print and digital. The internships may last from several months or up to a year. Students become part of the newspaper staff and are immersed with a myriad of tasks surrounding writing, editing, marketing, advertising, public relations, graphic design, blogging, broadcast journalism, and other duties as assigned.
Are you a budding journalist, content creator, or communications enthusiast with a passion for amplifying Black voices? Take part in the summer internship of a lifetime!
Join Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Association as content creators and journalists for the Discover the Unexpected Fellowship.
Diverse stories are needed now more than ever, and DTU wants HBCU student like YOU to apply for a $10,000 scholarship, an $8,000 stipend, and the invaluable opportunity to collaborate with our communities largest and most influential Black-owned Newspapers. Our DTU fellows will embark on a transformative journey – exploring, learning, and letting their voices be heard along the way.
Elevate your content, gain career-building knowledge, and receive hands-on guidance from industry professionals who recognize the power of your perspective.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a lasting impact!
Applications close on April 1, 2024!
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OUR INTERNS @ WORK 2018-2019
Washington Informer interns, Diamond Durant, Tyvan Burns, Lauryn Hill, and Denver Lark spent several weeks pounding the pavement, engaging with residents, and learning the intricate mechanics of working as a journalist in the nation’s capital. Durant, Burns, Hill, and Lark found the newsroom and their respective beats a kind of professional laboratory where they enhanced their skills while gaining unparalleled instruction in the techniques and disciplines of professional journalism.
OUR INTERNS @ WORK 2019-2020
Washington Informer interns, Sharon Joy Washington, Tedarius Abrams, and Elae C. Hill joined the Washington Informer newspaper team bringing a host of media and production skills to the office. In addition to covering local news stories, including the launch of D.C.’s summer lunch program, Washington, Abrams, and Hill’s internship project integrated a history lesson about the Negro Motorist Green Book, with interviews of those who experienced segregated travel first-hand.
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