News21 paid reporting internship
Dear graduate and undergraduate journalism majors: Learn about the prestigious News21 fellowship during an informational meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. Andersen Hall Room 15.
What is News21? An amazing opportunity to work with the brightest journalism students in the country on a national reporting project funded by the Knight Foundation.
What will I learn? The latest in innovative digital methods to distribute in-depth news coverage on critical national issues. Will I get paid? Yes! You’ll receive $7,500 for the 10-week summer project.
Where will I go? To one of eight “incubator” schools — Arizona State, Maryland, Cal/Berkeley, Columbia, Northwestern, North Carolina, USC and Syracuse.
Will I travel? Many of the incubator schools send their reporters all over the country. Any required travel is paid for by the Knight Foundation.
Who can apply? Any graduate or undergraduate student who has had at least one internship and has taken Journalism 350 by the end of 2009-2010.
How do I apply? Applications are due Oct. 1. Send your resume via e-mail to Michelle Hassler, mhassler3@unl.edu. Questions? Contact Michelle at 427-7050.
