About The American Prospect

Editorial Internship
Publishing Internship

Writing Fellowships (Now accepting applications for 2010)

Internships at The American Prospect

Editorial interns assist the editorial department with fact checking, research, evaluation of unsolicited manuscripts, and other administrative tasks as needed. Interns may have the opportunity to help with the production of The American Prospect Online's website, and are encouraged to participate in weekly editorial/staff meetings as well as relevant events in Washington, D.C.

The summer internship program also features regular "brown-bag" lunches with guest speakers and fellow interns from local progressive organizations. Recent speakers include Chris Hayes on magazine feature writing; Matt Yglesias on blogging as a career; Elana Schor on covering Congress; and Spencer Ackerman on reporting from a war zone.

This unpaid internship can be full or part time. The American Prospect will assist interns in arranging for academic or work-study credit whenever possible.

Application Information:

Applicants should have an interest in politics and journalism. To apply, please mail, fax, or email a cover letter, resume, two writing samples (clips preferred), and one letter of recommendation to:

Gabriel Arana, Editorial Assistant
The American Prospect
1710 Rhode Island Ave NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-776-0740
Email: garana@prospect.org

Deadlines and Dates of Program:

Spring 2010
Application Deadline: Nov. 24, 2009
Program Dates: Jan. 4 - May 21 (flexible)

Summer 2010
Application Deadline: April 30
Program Dates: June 1 - Aug. 20 (flexible)

Fall 2010
Application Deadline: July 20
Program Dates: Aug. 27 - Dec. 18 (flexible)

About the Internship: The publishing internship provides an excellent introduction to the business of non-profit, independent progressive media. Interns will assist with all revenue-generating aspects of the magazine: advertising, marketing, development, circulation, and much, much more. Specifically, interns will help with mailings, research assignments, and event planning and will have some interface with the editorial department. Tasks can be tailored to specific interests.

Please note:

This unpaid internship is for 16 hours (2 days) per week.

This is NOT an editorial internship.

Application Information: Successful applicants will have an interest in politics, public relations, marketing, and the media. To apply, please fax or email a cover letter and a resume to:

Richard Boriskin, Business Manager
1710 Rhode Island Ave NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-776-0740
Email: rboriskin@prospect.org

Deadlines and Dates of Program:

Spring 2010
Application Deadline: January 9
Program Dates: Mid-January through May (flexible)

Summer 2010
Application Deadline: April 17
Program Dates: Mid-May through August (flexible)

Fall 2010

Application Deadline: July 24
Program Dates: September through December (flexible)