Newsperson; Global News Intern, Race and Ethnicity Reporter

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: New York, DC, US, 10281

Company: Associated Press

AP seeks a talented and ambitious student or recent graduate to serve as its 2026 Race & Ethnicity news intern. This internship lasts 24 weeks, beginning August 3, 2026.

As an intern on the Race & Ethnicity team, you’ll join a diverse group of journalists based in locations across the country to tell stories in various formats about culture, complex histories and ongoing struggles with issues of race and ethnicity in the U.S. You’ll be expected to help with breaking news coverage, pitch coverage and come ahead with ideas to amplify the team’s work for digital audiences.

The Race & Ethnicity intern will be based in New York City and the staff position is covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.

The internship is a full‑time, paid working experience in which the participant joins news gathering and production colleagues in conceiving and executing our daily all‑formats news report. We are seeking a strong storyteller who demonstrates solid news judgment and is eager to put what they have learned in an academic environment into professional practice. Individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a deadline‑driven, dynamic and competitive newsroom and field environment.
• Must have experience working in college media, as a freelancer or as an intern for another news organization.
• Self‑starter with the ability to collaborate effectively and inclusively on teams.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills are a must, as is a deep interest in the news and current affairs.
• Creative, innovative, collaborative and agile.
• Skills in more than one format (text, photo, video, audio, social media and data) are a plus.

• Applicants must be current full‑time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (i.e. juniors and seniors), current full‑time graduate students, or recent graduates (fall semester 2025 and thereafter).
• Must have authorization to work in the country where the position is located for six months in 2026.
• Must have advanced‑level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in additional languages is a plus.

• A resume, which includes details on projected graduation date and/or education status.
• In lieu of a cover letter, please attach the following materials in a single document:
• A 300‑word personal essay discussing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to AP as an intern:
  Why do you want to work for AP, and how would this specific internship position align with your career goals?
• Four to five examples of your best work. Links to an online site of your work are preferred.
• A reference letter from a prior internship supervisor, media‑related employer or faculty adviser on college/university letterhead.
• In addition to the above packet, photo and video journalists should submit a link to an online portfolio.

Final date to receive applications is July 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.

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