The Associated Press Internship Program
To locate your nearest bureau, go to http://www.ap.org/pages/contact/contact.html
The internships start anytime between mid-May and mid-June. Contact your nearest bureau for an appointment to interview and take the timed newswriting test. Applications for the 2007 program, including interviews and tests, must be completed by Nov. 15.
To apply, assemble the following:
-A 300-word autobiographical essay on this topic: “The Associated Press seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that embodies a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills. Please describe the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the company�
-A resume and cover letter
-Five to seven clips
-Two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead.
September 2006