Slate Winter/Spring Editorial Internship
Slate, Australia

Slate is looking for an intern for its News and Politics section who will be responsible for writing articles and assisting with editorial research on the 2024 presidential election and the big issues that drive political engagement across the United States right now. 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 politics or breaking news reporting is helpful but not a requirement. Curiosity about 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 Slate’s D.C. or Brooklyn office, or 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 requirementsA brief cover letter that includes a few sentences about why you’re interested in a news and politics 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 pitch150 words maxfor a Slate story. This pitch should be about politicson a national scale or at the local level. It can be newsy or evergreen, but should feel in line with Slate’s voice. For guidance on what makes a good Slate pitch, please consult this document.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.
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