Political journalism internship, Washington, D.C.

Fall 2012 CAPITAL SEMESTER – JOURNALISM TRACK
WASHNIGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ  
FINAL DEADLINE: June 1, 2012


Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive journalism and communications internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by top policy experts and journalists. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.


SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

• Gannett News Service
• Houston Chronicle
• K-Global Public Relations
• NBC Nightly News
• Politics Magazine
• Radio America
• Voice of America
• The Washington Examiner
• WJLA ABC 7 News
• WTOP News Radio
• PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Internships – Competitive placements with print and broadcast media outlets and PR  and communications firms
Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
Classes – Full-time course load in political science and economics accredited by Ohio Northern University
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy experts and working journalists
Site Briefings – At USA Today, the Newseum, World Bank, State Department and U.S. Capitol
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need


FINAL DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of June 1, 2012. For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCInternships.org/CSPJ or contact Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Manager at dfaught@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.