NABJ–The Ringer Internship, 2020
In either the audio, editorial, social media, or video departments in Los Angeles
NABJ and The Ringer are offering two full-time summer internships in Los Angeles. Interns will work in either the audio, editorial, social media, or video departments. This is a paid internship and has a full-time requirement of 40 hours per week. While the time frame of the internship is negotiable, applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in addition to attending the NABJ-NAHJ National Convention, July 8-12 in Washington, D.C. Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. college or university or be no more than one term past their graduation date; in good academic standing if still in school; and in possession of unrestricted work authorization.
In addition, the NABJ Sports Task Force will provide a $2,000 stipend to each of the internship recipients to help defray the costs of transportation to/from Los Angeles, as well as housing while in Los Angeles.
The Ringer is committed to creating a diverse community and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the internship without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidates will be submitted to The Ringer by the NABJ Sports Task Force.
Eligibility
- Must be an NABJ member.
- Must major in journalism/communications with an interest in pursuing a career in sports journalism.
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in the semester prior to the internship.
- Must be graduating in May 2020, December 2020, or May 2021.
Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Official college transcript
- Three work samples (Can include a combination of writing, audio, articles, video clips, photos, or personal website and on-camera work. Audio and on-camera samples should be no more than five minutes in length each.)
To Apply
More information and an application are available via this NABJ page. Deadline is January 31.