Yale College is pleased to offer the Paul Block Journalism Internships. Students will be selected for 10-week internships at one of two newspapers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Toledo Blade.
Application dates: November 11 - December 6, 2009
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About Block Journalism Internships
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Toledo Blade are award-winning, family-owned newspapers, rarities in this world of corporate-owned newspapers, and they are highly respected within the profession. Past Paul Block Journalism Interns have gone onto prestigious roles at other leading newspapers, such as the Washington Post. In past years, four students have been awarded these positions each summer, two at each newspaper.
Students will be paired with an editor who will have responsibility for assigning the student stories, editing the work, and offering mentorship throughout the summer. Students are expected to perform at a high level, meeting rigorous standards of reporting and writing on demanding deadlines. In return, students can expect to finish the summer with many professional clips and experience at a major newspaper.
Requirements
These summer internships are open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors only. All internships are expected to be a minimum of 10 weeks in duration. Start and end dates can be negotiated with the employer.
Funding
Thanks to the generosity of the Block Family Foundation, participants will receive a stipend to assist with their summer expenses.
Costs & Expenses
- Housing
The sponsoring newspapers will assist each student in finding housing, if the student desires. The Resources section of this site provides housing resources to assist you with your search.
- Transportation
It is usually recommended (but not required) to have a car because where you live and work may be far apart and the public transportation system in these locations can be difficult and timely to navigate.
Internship Listings
Internships for summer, 2010 are posted in eRecruiting. Applications will be accepted through December 6, 2009. To view available positions, select the Block Journalism Internships One-click Search link in eRecruiting.
Application Process
Applicants will apply through eRecruiting, and must include both a resume and a cover letter. Students may apply for both of the two positions offered, and you need not submit separate applications for each opportunity in order to be considered. Applicants may state their newspaper preference, but final placement is at the discretion of the program.
- Required Documentation
All students are required to submit the following documentation for each internship application (additional materials may be requested by individual companies). Need your resume and cover letter reviewed? Stop by UCS during open hours.
- Application Instructions
The instructions are involved; do not wait until the last minute to begin your preparation.
- Register in eRecruiting
If you have not already done so, you must update your Profile information in eRecruiting and ensure that all fields are complete. These fields must include your local address, permanent address, work authorization information, and current telephone numbers including area code.
Register now - Update your profile
- Apply for position(s) in eRecruiting
Internship listings and application information for each company can be found in eRecruiting by selecting the Block Journalism Internships One-click Search link.
Apply now
Questions?
Please submit your inquiries to internships.ucs@yale.edu or call 432.0800.
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