The New England chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is sponsoring one paid news internship at the Christian Science Monitor in the summer of 2007.
Headquartered in Boston, the Christian Science Monitor is known across the world as a prestigious source of accomplished independent journalism. The Monitor has won seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other awards for its distinguished reporting in print and online.
The Asian American Journalists Association is a nonprofit professional and educational organization that provides support for young Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders considering journalism careers. In addition, it strives to promote fair and accurate coverage of AAPIs and of the issues affecting their communities.
Applications for the AAJA/Monitor News Internship must include:
- A resume detailing all previous news internship and college/university media experience
- Six clips (when possible, photocopied from the original publications)
- A 500-word essay explaining the applicant's interest in the AAJA/Monitor News Internship
- Three references (names, titles, relationships to applicant, and phone numbers)
This internship is most appropriate for college or graduate students who have had previous professional newsroom experience. Very active involvement with a school publication may also be considered.
Questions can be directed to:
tsmithaaja@rcn.com
Applications should be mailed to:
Tracy Jan
The Boston Globe
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
Complete applications must be received by December 15, 2006.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
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