Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
India Israel Japan Kenya Mexico Thailand United Kingdom United States of America
Various locations
Overview
We’re committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators in our industry. Launch your career at the epicenter of the world’s stories. We offer a variety of programs that help interns develop skills, from cross-format journalism to business professionalism, in a workplace where every word matters.
Details
INTERNSHIPS
Build the foundation for your journalism career with us through our news internships.
The AP Global News Internship is a paid, highly selective, individually tailored training program for students and recent graduates aspiring to be journalists across formats.
Where are the internships located?
Past interns have been based in U.S. locations such as New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Phoenix, and in international offices such as Bangkok, Tokyo, London, Mexico City, Nairobi, Jerusalem and New Delhi.
What are the highlights of the program?
Interns will work in an AP bureau under the supervision of a designated trainer. They will cover breaking news and complete a final enterprise project working across multiple formats that may be featured in many media outlets around the world.
ABOUT US
AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business.
OUR STANDARDS
For over 175 years, the people of The Associated Press have had the privilege of bringing news and information to the world. We have gone to great lengths, overcome great obstacles — and, too often, made great sacrifices — to ensure that the news was reported quickly, accurately and factually, in a balanced and unbiased way. We are transparent about our news values and principles, which guide all AP journalists.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The internship is open to U.S. and international students as well as recent graduates. Applicants must be:
- current full-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (juniors and seniors) or
- current full-time graduate students or
- students who will graduate December or later.
What do you need from me?
- A 300-word personal essay.
- A resume letter and cover letter (including your projected graduation date).
- Five to seven examples of your work.
- A letter of reference from a previous media-related employer or faculty adviser.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
