Political Journalism Internship

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

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive 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

  • Crosby Volmer International Communications
  • Edelman Public Relations
  • Gannett News Service
  • Houston Chronicle
  • NBC Nightly News
  • MSNBC.com
  • Voice of America
  • WTOP Radio
  • Washington Examiner
  • Washington Times
  • WTTG Fox News

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

EARLY DEADLINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of June 1, 2012. Students are encouraged to apply for the extended early deadline of April 1, 2012 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement. Detailed information on the program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCInternships.org/CSPJ or contact Lily Harrison, Capital Semester Director at lharrison@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.

1621 New Hamshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009