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The Associated Press seeks talented, ambitious and diverse students and recent graduates from around the world for its 2025 news internship program, with paid positions available in the U.S. and internationally. Applicants may express interest in one or more positions. This internship lasts 24 weeks, beginning June 2, 2025.

As an intern on the Race & Ethnicity team, you’ll join a diverse group of journalists based in locations across the country to tell stories about culture, complex histories and ongoing struggles with issues of race and ethnicity in the U.S. You’ll be expected to help with breaking news coverage and pitch stories and have ideas for one or more series about race that amplifies the team’s work. The Race & Ethnicity intern should expect to be based in New York, Washington, D.C. or Chicago. This is a staff position covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.

The AP internship program is a full-time, paid working experience where participants join newsgathering and production colleagues in conceiving and executing our daily all-formats news report. We are seeking strong storytellers who demonstrate solid news judgment and are eager to put what they have learned in an academic environment into professional practice. AP’s internship program also seeks to provide opportunities for journalists from nations other than the U.S. to work for a global news agency in their home countries. Interns will be paired with a mentor/coach who will offer training, support and guidance throughout the program. 

Qualifications: Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills are a must, as is a deep interest in the news and current affairs. You should be creative, innovative and agile. Skills in more than one format (text, photo, video, audio and data) are a plus.

We are seeking intern candidates who have demonstrated the potential to work effectively in a deadline-driven, dynamic and competitive newsroom and field environment. AP interns should have experience working in college media, as a freelancer or as an intern for another news organization. You must be a self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively and inclusively on teams.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use your essay to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be current full-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (i.e. juniors and seniors), current full-time graduate students or recent graduates (fall semester 2024 and thereafter).
• You must have authorization to work in the country where the position is located for six months in 2025.
• You should have advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English and the primary language of the assigned country. Professional competency in additional languages is a plus.

Submission materials:

• A resume, which includes details on projected graduation date and/or education status.
• In lieu of a cover letter, please attach the following materials in a single document:
• A 300-word personal essay discussing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the AP as an intern:
  • Why do you want to work for the AP, and how would this specific internship position align with your career goals?
  • Four to five examples of your best work. Links to an online site of your work are preferred.
  • A reference letter from a prior internship supervisor, media-related employer or faculty adviser on college/university letterhead.
• In addition to the above packet, photo and video journalists should submit a link to an online portfolio.

This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $52,046 and $82,934 based on location and years of professional experience. AP may offer additional compensation based on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

Application deadline is December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. 

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities, including women and BIPOC, to apply.