Intern - Bylined Writer / Researcher (unpaid)

Company: The Capitolist

Contact Person: Brian Burgess

Application Deadline: April 30, 2017

Description

Looking for interns with strong writing and interpersonal skills to help produce politics and policy content at TheCapitolist.com. Our site provides news and analysis of Florida politics and statewide public policy.

Interns will learn the business side of a for-profit political and public policy news and analysis website, hone research and writing skills, and gain valuable insights on the inner workings of Florida’s capital and the people who work there, including public policy experts, government affairs professionals, political operatives, journalists and elected officials.

Qualifications

Job Duties:
• Using The Capitolist’s written profile format, correspond with selected members of the Florida Legislature
• Gather and research background information provided by the selected Legislative Members
• Using Member-provided information and public sources, draft profiles of selected Members
• Your own byline can be used on the website for all completed / editor approved profiles
• Other writing / content creation projects as assigned

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send an email with a resume and writing samples to Brian Burgess at brianjburgess@gmail.com

Job Originally Posted on: Monday, February 6, 2017