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Summer 2025 Bartley Fellowship - Opinion Internship

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Dow Jones

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • New York
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You need journalism writing/editing experience, multitasking skills, tech familiarity, and social media experience. U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required. Complete applications due by Dec 2, 2024.
  • You will research, write, and edit content for print and digital editions, assist with social media tasks, and pitch ideas across the Opinion section.

Requirements

  • Applicants should have direct experience writing, and ideally editing, in a journalism context.
  • A demonstrated ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines is critical for success.
  • Applicants should be familiar with technology as it relates to journalism.
  • Social media experience with a publication or brand would be a plus.
  • Applicants who are able to demonstrate familiarity with our section’s content will be especially attractive (student applicants without campus-wide access to the WSJ can purchase discounted subscriptions at wsj.com/studentoffer).
  • Students from any discipline may apply, but historically, we’ve been most interested in students concentrating in Journalism, Communications, Economics, Political Science, International Studies, History, a Foreign Language, Statistics, Finance, Pre-Law, Science, Business, Marketing, Religious Studies or Philosophy.
  • Students from outside these disciplines are welcome to apply and should include a three-sentence case in their cover letter for why their field of study would be an asset for the section.
  • In order to be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen, or a holder of a green card or visa that will allow you to work in the United States.
  • Only complete applications that include a cover letter, résumé and prompt responses will be considered.
  • All materials must be received by December 2, 2024.
  • Only finalists will be contacted.

Responsibilities

  • Several fellows will be selected each year through an application process that will be judged by senior editors. Bartley Fellows will be assigned to a department within the Opinion section - Features (Op-Eds and Columns); Arts in Review; Book Reviews; or Social Media. They will assist in researching, writing and editing content for the print and digital editions of the Journal, and will contribute as needed to social media and digital production tasks. While they're assigned to a department for the summer, all interns are encouraged to submit their ideas for articles or projects to editors in any part of the Opinion section.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Bartley Fellowship - Opinion Internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks during the summer, typically in June, July, and August, though start dates can be flexible in certain circumstances.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position.

Who can apply for the Bartley Fellowship?

Juniors, seniors, or recent graduates (within one year of graduation) with reporting and writing backgrounds at their school newspapers or elsewhere can apply.

What application materials are required for the internship?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, links to or cited full text of their three best clips, and a response to one of the provided prompts in a single, complete PDF file.

What happens if I do not include all required application materials?

Only complete applications that include a cover letter, résumé, and prompt responses will be considered.

Is previous experience in journalism necessary for applicants?

Yes, applicants should have direct experience writing, and ideally editing, in a journalism context.

What is the application deadline for the internship?

The application deadline is December 2, 2024.

Are there specific fields of study preferred for applicants?

While students from any discipline may apply, the organization has historically been most interested in students concentrating in fields such as Journalism, Communications, Economics, Political Science, International Studies, and others mentioned in the job description.

Will applicants be notified about their application status?

Only finalists will be contacted regarding their application status.

Are there any citizenship requirements for applicants?

Yes, applicants must be U.S. citizens, or holders of a green card or visa that will allow them to work in the United States.

What opportunities will the Bartley Fellows have during the internship?

Bartley Fellows will assist in researching, writing, and editing content for the print and digital editions of the Journal, and they can submit their ideas for articles or projects to editors in any part of the Opinion section.

Is social media experience considered an asset for this internship?

Yes, social media experience with a publication or brand would be considered a plus for candidates.

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