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The Associated Press seeks talented, ambitious and diverse students and recent graduates from around the world for its 2025 news internship program, with paid positions available in the U.S. and internationally. Applicants may express interest in one or more positions. This internship lasts 20 weeks, beginning June 2, 2025.
We are looking for a designer with a focus in data visualization and information design to work in New York or Washington, D.C. This can include interactives, infographics and animations that focus on using data and other information to visualize news stories. The intern should begin the role with ideas and be willing to learn how to interpret data and information and conceptualize design layouts. This is a staff position covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.
The AP internship program is a full-time, paid working experience where participants join newsgathering and production colleagues in conceiving and executing our daily all-formats news report. We are seeking strong storytellers who demonstrate solid news judgment and are eager to put what they have learned in an academic environment into professional practice. AP’s internship program also seeks to provide opportunities for journalists from nations other than the U.S. to work for a global news agency in their home countries. Interns will be paired with a mentor/coach who will offer training, support and guidance throughout the program. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills are a must, as is a deep interest in the news and current affairs. You should be creative, innovative and agile. Skills in more than one format (text, photo, video, audio and data) are a plus.
We are seeking intern candidates who have demonstrated the potential to work effectively in a deadline-driven, dynamic and competitive newsroom and field environment. AP interns should have experience working in college media, as a freelancer or as an intern for another news organization. You must be a self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively and inclusively on teams.
We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use your essay to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.
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This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A and Class C staff of between $52,046 and $82,934 based on location and years of professional experience. AP may offer additional compensation based on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location.
The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
Application deadline is December 31, 2024 at 11:59am EST.
AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities, including women and BIPOC, to apply.