About the role#
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press offers a full-time summer internship for college students and recent graduates. You will work with the communications team to raise awareness of the organization's mission and ongoing work. This position provides opportunities to learn about free press issues by interacting with journalists, media lawyers, and policymakers at seminars, court hearings, and congressional hearings.
What you'll do#
- Write about media law issues for the website.
- Collaborate with staff across legal, policy, development, and operations departments.
- Create content for social media channels and the monthly newsletter.
- Contribute to research projects.
- Help maintain key organizational resources.
What you'll need#
- A strong background in writing.
- Attention to detail.
- An interest in U.S. press freedom and media law.
- A background in journalism or marketing is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship located in Washington, DC.
- The term is for Summer 2027.
About Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization founded in 1970. Based in Washington, DC, it provides legal services to journalists and news organizations throughout the United States. Its attorneys offer representation and resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering rights. The organization serves a variety of media professionals including documentary filmmakers, broadcast journalists, and independent freelancers.
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