Mediaite is now accepting intern applications for the Summer 2024 semester, beginning in June. The ideal candidate is a current college or graduate student looking for hands-on writing and research experience at a news and politics site. The position will involve work on the site and also on Mediaite’s flagship podcast, Press Club.
Mediaite is a leading voice at the intersection of politics, media, and entertainment.
As an intern, you’ll gain vital experience working for a digital media outlet. Tasks include copy editing, researching, transcribing, and the opportunity to write for Mediaite. You will have the chance to contribute to stories for our site that millions of people will read, so English, Journalism, or Political Science degrees are especially encouraged to apply. You’ll be collecting bylines and padding a portfolio of writing samples, learning from our team of talented writers and editors.
We are accepting candidates who can work from wherever — this internship can be virtual or in person at our offices in New York City. This is a for credit intern position – so talk to your school – and
To Apply: Please attach all of the following documents to your application email to jobs@mediaite.com:
1) A resume or CV.
2) A cover letter briefly outlining why your experience, knowledge, and personality make you the ideal intern for Mediaite.
3) A writing sample from anything you’ve worked on relating to news, politics, or media. It could be an article for a school paper or a piece you’ve written for a personal blog, as long as it demonstrates your strength as a writer and type of topic you like writing about. Mediaite covers a wide range of topics!