Fall 2025 Internship

The Dispatch

Posted on : 02-08-2025

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Posted on : 02-08-2025

Job Description

AboutThe Dispatch:

At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourseThe Dispatchstands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage respectful dialogue and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective were conservatives classical liberals libertariansbut were fiercely independent standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes the Editor-in-Chief ofThe Weekly Standard and Jonah Goldberg editor atNational ReviewThe Dispatchhas filled a valuable gap on the center-right in the media ecosystem as captured in articles inVanity FairThe Atlanticandother publications.

Overview

The Dispatch is pleased to offer its fall internship program and is seeking one intern for a 10-week full-time opportunity based in our Washington D.C. office. A $3000 stipend will be provided unless the intern is receiving funding from their college or university or from another source such as a foundation or fellowship. This is a hands-on internship that will provide invaluable experience for an aspiring journalist who wants to participate in the editorial process of a thriving media business. The intern will work closely with The Dispatchs staff writers and editors to contribute to our website and newsletters. We anticipate the program would begin Sept. 15 2025 and conclude November 12 2025.

Responsibilities

Contribute to standalone articles for The Dispatch website explainers newsletters such as The Morning Dispatch and fact checks.
Assist in writing editing fact-checking and producing Dispatch articles and newsletters.
May assist in social media and audio/video key persons (witnesses sources etc.) to obtain pertinent information for reporting and explainers.
Establish contacts and sources for use in future research.
Produce one long-term reported project over the course of the 10-week internship to be turned in before the internships completion.
Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers attending events etc.
Transcription of interviews and other duties that support the work of the editorial team.

Skills and Qualifications

Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or masters degree. Those graduating in 2025 are eligible.
Desire to pursue a career in journalism.
Ability to follow strict deadlines and take direction correction and constructive feedback professionally.
Familiarity with American politics media conservatism/classical liberalism.
Proficiency with the news media ecosystem and active knowledge of todays big stories.
Computer proficiency (MS Office Google web search databases).
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Were committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. Were proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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