AP Internships Available

Source: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/detail/14382/ Global News Intern – Multiple Locations The Associated Press Category: Newspapers-Wire Services Location: New York State: NY Salary: Competitive Work Schedule: Full Time Description: The Associated Press is offering paidjournalism internships for the summer 2013 in eight U.S. cities (including Atlanta,Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco andWashington, D.C.) and 10 international locations (including Jerusalem, Johannesburg, London, Mexico City, Moscow,New Delhi, Rome, Sao Paulo, Seoul and Tokyo). The interns will contribute to AP’s text, video, photos and interactive report for 12 weeks this summer. Although a primary format should be declared – depending on interest and ability – the internships may provide experience and training in all four. Interns will attend and contribute to all-format editorial meetings. Assignments will be made by a trainer who will also provide performance appraisals during the course of the internship. Interns will be expected to be fast thinkers and show creativity and strong news judgment. They should be strong storytellers who are able to recognize interesting news elements, suggest their own story ideas and angles and incorporate them in stories, video and still images. Interns should be comfortable interacting with a diverse group of co-workers and interview subjects. Interns will be expected to keep up-to-date with news in the city or region and its relevance to national and international affairs. Responsibilities will include tracking down information,conducting interviews, monitoring social media, and covering breaking news stories, either by phone or going to the scene. Assignments may include covering general, sports, business or entertainment spot news or features. Interns will contribute to the text news report – reporting and writing their own stories under the direct supervision of an editor. Editors will train interns on such areas as interview techniques, sourcing, databases and AP style. Interns will be expected to become familiar with - and abide by - the AP’s statement of values and principles governing ethics. Staff photographers will superviseinterns on visual storytelling techniques. Where possible interns will accompanystaff photographers on assignments, assist with arrangements in the field, andshoot photos. Interns will be trained in the use of photo editing software –Photoshop and Photomechanic – as well as transmission. Training willinclude photojournalism ethics, especially on authenticity. Interns will assist in the production of video stories,including non-linear editing and writing story summaries and scriptsfor broadcast. They will research and set up video news andfeature stories and occasionally join location shoots, or do their ownshooting, if they possess the required skills. Interns may alsoassist with content management and translations. Interns willassist in creating interactive stories, told through multimedia elements suchas graphics, data visualizations, 3D animations, photos and videos. Internsshould be familiar with HTML and have knowledge about web standards. Internswill be trained how to transform complex concepts into immersive and visualstories that users can quickly understand. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer. Experience: · Applicants must be: a) currentfull-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (juniors and seniors) or b) currentfull-time graduate students or c) students whograduated December 2012 or later. · Must be able to showproof of legal authorization to participate in a 12-week internship in the assignedcountry prior to the start of the internship. · Must have demonstratedproficiency speaking and writing in the English language and command of thelocal language of the assigned country. · Good general knowledgeof U.S. and international affairs. · Good writing skills and the ability to recognizegrammatical and factual errors. · Relevant coursework orexperience in a cross-format environment (text, video, photos, interactive/graphics,etc.) is highly desirable. · Knowledge of onlineand social media news venues. · Highly organized andattentive to detail; able to multi-task and manage projects as assigned. · Self-starter with theability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Submission materials: · A 300-word autobiographical essay on this topic:“The Associated Press seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that embodies awide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills.Please describe the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to thecompany as an intern.” · A resume and cover letter (please include yourprojected graduation date). · Three to five examples of your work (links to a websiteof your clips, photos, multimedia work and video are preferred). · Two letters of reference, one from a professoror faculty adviser on college/university letterhead and the second from a priorinternship or employer. How To Apply: DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://ap.contacthr.com/27300488 Web site: http://ap.contacthr.com/27300488