National Journalism Center Application

Since 1977, the National Journalism Center has trained aspiring journalists in the values of substantive, bold, and well-informed reporting.

While the media establishment grooms it's next generation, we're training a different kind of journalist - guided by the same independence that built our nation.

To get started, please review the application requirements below. You'll be asked to upload a cover letter, resume, headshot, and a writing sample as part of this application. Please have these files ready.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

First Name

Last Name

Cell Phone

Birthdate

Please enter birthday in format MM/DD/YYYY

Sex

Current Mailing Street

City

State

Postal Code or Zip Code

Summer/Permanent Mailing Information

Summer Street

Summer City

Summer State

Summer Postal Code or Zip Code

Country

SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION:

Please note N/A if you do not have a social media account.

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

NJC INTERSHIP INFORMATION:

What session are you applying for?

Are you applying for any other internships?

Do you anticipate needing assistance for housing?

Would you have any time conflicts with the dates of the session?
Spring 2026 session runs from January 12 to April 13
Summer 2026 Session runs from May 26 to August 21

If yes, please elaborate.

How did you hear about NJC?

Are you involved with YAF?

If yes, please elaborate.

COLLEGE INFORMATION:

Please provide information on the most recent or current college you've attended. Please be sure any additional school information is included in your resume when uploaded.

I am a

College Name

College Graduation Date

College Address

Major

RESUME INFORMATION:

List any journalism experience.

Which current public policy officials do you admire and why?

What current national issues are most important to you and why?

List your most recent job, including a summer job or internship.

Name of Employer

Employer Address

Job Description

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Reference Name

Contact Email

Affiliation

DOCUMENT UPLOAD:

Uploads are limited to 25MB and PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG files.

Cover Letter

Resume

Please upload 2-3 writing samples below. Please note, news clips, blog posts, and Substack articles will take you further than an academic essay.

Sample 1

Sample 2

Sample 3

Headshot

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All required fields must be completed before this form will submit.

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