Editorial internship job description

Slate is looking for an intern for its Technology section, which encompasses science, health, tech, tech policy, and business, and includes the Future Tense vertical. The intern will be responsible for writing articles and assisting with editorial research. They must be organized, have a proven interest in journalism, and be familiar with Slate's style of analysis and opinion. They must also be able to work efficiently and without much supervision. This is not a podcasting position.

Experience in science, tech, and/or health reporting is very helpful but not a requirement. An interest in covering these topics is a must. The intern will work on a mix of assignments from editors but will be expected to generate their own ideas, too.

Candidates should be available to work between 20 and 40 hours per week. (We can schedule hours around classes.) Candidates may work from either Slate's D.C. or Brooklyn office, or work remotely. This internship is paid $15 per hour and runs for 90 days. This position would be a good fit for a current or recently graduated student who is considering a career in journalism.
The internship will run from January to April. The deadline to apply is Nov. 1.

Application requirements

· A brief cover letter that includes a few sentences about why you're interested in a science and technology writing internship at Slate. If you have a particular beat you'd like to spend time on within these broad coverage areas, please tell us about it! If you are a current student, please also explain how you'd fit interning at Slate into your academic workload.
· Links to three clips (preferably under 1,000 words each) included at the bottom of your cover letter.
· A short pitch-150 words max-for a Slate story. This pitch should be about science or technology. It can be newsy or evergreen, but it should feel in line with Slate's voice. For guidance on what makes a good Slate pitch, please consult this page.
Slate is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.

Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring and more.

Slate is an affiliate of Graham Holdings. Read the Graham Holdings Company California Worker Privacy Statement here.

ISW is offering remote, hybrid, and in-person internships for Spring 2023.


The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is committed to training the next generation of national security leaders through its innovative educational programs. ISW seeks motivated and experienced college students or recent graduates to join our intern team. ISW offers internships across diverse research portfolios and departments, including Russia, China, Afghanistan, and Iran's proxy networks. ISW also offers internships in Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies and in non-profit management, including Business Development and Editorial.


Why Work for ISW?
ISW believes that ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed open-source intelligence analysis to provide timely and accurate information on current conflicts and security threats directly to policymakers and warfighters.


Interns at ISW have an unparalleled opportunity to analyze conflicts in ways that directly inform policy-makers on some of the most pressing issues facing American national security. Our interns work directly with analysts. They receive classroom education, regular leadership engagement, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies employed in business and the intelligence community. Interns have the opportunity to stand at the front lines of military research and policy development, tackling the latest crises in the headlines.


The ISW Internship Program is one of three core education programs housed within The General David H. Petraeus Center for Emerging Leaders, launched to identify, educate, and develop the future cadre of leaders committed to America’s national security. ISW views interns as an integral component of its team. ISW has worked with interns to draft, edit, and publish their own research under the mentorship of senior analysts. It has also hired many interns onto its staff.


Editorial and Non-Profit Management Internship: ISW’s Operations Team offers a unique opportunity to candidates interested in learning more about non-profit management with an eye towards national security. Interns will hone their skills working on a variety of projects, including assisting in copyediting ISW products. Over the course of their semester, interns will receive guidance from ISW’s professional editing staff, gradually expanding their knowledge of written language and sharpening their ability to improve written products. Interns have the opportunity to support the review of graphical products, maps, and podcasts as well as assisting in special projects and company initiatives. Interns will help develop and execute social media campaigns across platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and more. Interns will also have the opportunity to support the planning and execution of ISW’s events, both internal and external. The internship provides a great opportunity to train alongside a small and flexible management team operating in an engaging and fast-paced working environment. This is a full-time internship (five days per week), but part-time work will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


Qualifications


Candidates must be motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated expertise in a related field; Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills;
Candidates should have experience adhering to a codified writing style guide such as the AP Stylebook, the Chicago Manual of Style, or the American Psychological Association Stylebook; Candidates should have experience reviewing the written work of others; this can include peer reviews of papers, work in a college writing center, or other copyediting experience in a professional or academic setting;
Candidates should be self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; Candidates must show commitment to—and interest in—the core mission and values of ISW; Experience with Adobe products (InDesign, Illustrator) or graphic design services like Canva is a plus.


Spring 2023 Internship Program Dates: ISW internships start January 9, 2023. The program will run late May. Interns must both be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during their internship tenure. Working remotely outside of the United States is not authorized.


Instructions: Please upload your resume, cover letter, and writing/editing sample. If submitting an editing sample, make sure the sample demonstrates the effect of your edits in some manner. Embedded tracked changes work for this purpose as do screenshots of your communications with the writer. You may include full-page screen captures or scans of edited content, but make sure the resolution is high enough for the image to be readable. You may also include a short synopsis explaining how your edits improved the document. Your cover letter and work sample should be no longer than five pages combined; the work sample can be excerpted from a longer paper.


ISW will work with students to gain academic credit for internships where applicable.


ISW Scholarship Application
In the spring of 2023, the Institute for the Study of War will offer intern candidates up to a $1,000 monthly living stipend as part of a scholarship program.*
Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Ability to contribute as a member of one of ISW’s research, operations, business development, or external relations teams; and Financial need, such that an unpaid internship would not be possible without assistance.


To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must upload a scholarship application as part of their internship application.
Within the scholarship application, candidates should upload a 2- to 3-page cover letter which answers each of the following questions. (This should be a different cover letter than the one used for the internship application itself.)
Which ISW internship is your top choice? Why do you believe you are qualified? What do you believe to be the most pressing national security problem the US faces today? What solution(s) would you propose? Where do you see yourself in your future career? How will an ISW internship help you get there? Why have you chosen to apply for this supplemental scholarship? Are you currently receiving federal financial aid and/or need-based aid from your university? Feel free to describe using as much detail as you are comfortable.



*Please note that the up to $1,000 monthly scholarship is classified as taxable income.

The Dallas Morning News offers an internship on our Pulitzer Prize winning Editorial Board. The main responsibilities for this intern are participating as a member of the editorial board, supporting board members, researching and possibly writing editorials representing the News' opinions and proposing Op-Ed columns under the intern's own byline. This is a 12 week paid intership

The intern will be called upon for any number of support roles, including metrics analysis, CMS management, and a variety of editorial duties from arranging interviews to taking part in board meetings. This job requires in-person attendance in our downtown Dallas office.

Applicants should send at least eight writing clips or links, with an emphasis on opinion content as available.

Applicants should also include 200 words on why opinion writing is important to them, and the types of topics they would be interested in writing on and why.
A cover letter and résumé with references are required with all applications.

The Dallas Morning News is Texas' leading daily newspaper with a bedrock journalistic reputation, intense regional focus and close community ties. We are dedicated to covering the issues that impact everyday lives in North Texas. More than 12 million people a month read The News' content published in print, online or digitally. Founded in 1885, The News maintains one of the largest newsrooms in Texas and has won nine Pulitzer Prizes.

We believe our community is best served by a diverse newsroom that fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation.

Job Requirements

* Strong research and writing skills
* Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines
* Attention to detail
* Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree (associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctorate) or they may have graduated within six months prior to the internship start date.
* It is strongly preferred that interns have a reliable vehicle.
* All interns are expected to actively use social media in the newsgathering process and could be asked to take smartphone photos or videos.
* Applicants should send no more than eight published clips or links. Clips may be reduced but must be legible.
* The clips or links should focus on the specific position the applicant desires, but materials showing a variety of reporting and writing abilities are acceptable.
* A cover letter and résumé with references are required with all applications.