Interested in getting first-hand journalism experience covering Pennsylvania politics?
PoliticsPA is seeking talented individuals to contribute to our news coverage throughout the Commonwealth.
Interns will have the chance to gain journalism experience and a stronger understanding of Pennsylvania politics. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to build a portfolio with published political writing.
Internship openings are available for the Spring 2013 semester. The position is flexible and applicants are welcome from anywhere in Pa. as well as Washington, DC. The position is unpaid.
To request additional information, please submit your information via the PoliticsPA contact form.
Testimonials
Ben, Temple University, Philadelphia:
The experience of writing for PoliticsPA has certainly helped prepare me for the connections-based world of being a reporter. I learned how to establish a working relationship with the campaigns I was covering and that will certainly help me no matter what I end up doing professionally.
Laura, University of Scranton, Scranton:
“I think it was a unique opportunity – not only was it a chance to combine my journalism/political science studies, but it was great to actually contribute to the bigger picture. At PoliticsPA, the intern’s role is vital to the success of the site, and it’s not the typical do-busy-work internship.”
Brittany, Lehigh University, Bethlehem:
“I wanted to build a portfolio of published work with high readership and commentary, which I’ve already done. I also wanted to sharpen my news writing skills and I think I’ve done that, too.”
Jared, Juniata College, Huntingdon:
“My writing has gotten much better and I have a broader sense of the national political discourse – as well as a more comprehensive understanding of state politics.”
Natalka, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh:
“I enjoy being kept on my toes – PoliticsPA keeps its interns on the frontlines of new political developments in Pa. I feel a sense of pride when I tell people I am an intern at PoliticsPA.”
Elyse, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia:
“I did the majority of the work for this internship online, but I did have the opportunity to cover events in person. It wasn’t a typical internship experience where I was required to spend a set amount of time in an office, but I was able to do much of the work on my own time.”
Judith, York College of Pennsylvania, York:
“A good internship if you have not had a lot of experience or you want to get started writing for print media. You don’t need a lot of experience and are given opportunities to grow so that when you leave you are prepared.”
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um mark critz loss the election to Keith rothfus
What, no posts about Mark Critz from that obsessed person?
well i hope the map will be better when they draw the map in 2021