The Nation's Health Internship: 2027 spring term

American Public Health Association • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Students looking for hands-on experience in a fast-paced journalism environment are encouraged to apply for The Nation’s Health internship with the American Public Health Association. Interns at The Nation's Health have the opportunity to report stories and assist with many facets of newsgathering, writing and production. This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the US during the internship
• Minimum of 28 hours a week
• Cover letter
• Resume
• A writing sample, 1-2 pages each (published, from a website or from schoolwork)
• Unofficial transcript
• List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor)
• Must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy

Nice To Haves

• Experience with deadlines
• Associated Press/journalism style
• Prior writing and reporting experience
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Writing news stories for the monthly print issue of the newspaper or for its web version
• Developing story ideas
• Attending press conferences and congressional hearings
• Responsible for the newspaper’s weekly online news quiz
• Contribute to multiple storytelling platforms
• Assisting with news releases, news tracking and other public relations work
• Assisting with APHA's social media tools, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
• Working on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester
• Producing numerous articles, news quizzes and a solid package of clips by the end of the internship period

Benefits

• Credit is available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed