Legislative Information Journalism Internship
Aspiring journalists are selected to work for all members in both the Senate and the House of Delegates during the 60-day session by providing services offered by the Legislature's Office of Reference & Information.
The selected participants are assigned to cover floor sessions, committee meetings, public hearings, press conferences, and other legislative activities. Interns are required to write daily recaps of floor session and committee meetings and a weekly Wrap Up of legislative action, as well as respond to citizen requests.
Details & Eligibility
Number of positions: 2
- Full-time sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in the field of journalism at an accredited journalism school.
- 3.0 GPA or better
- Skilled in AP style
- Ability to proofread effectively
- Ability to use Adobe InDesign and an understanding of basic HTML a plus
Application
Journalism Internship ApplicationLegislative Contact
Drew RossOffice of Reference & Information
Building 1, Room MB-27
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Phone: (304) 347-4832
drew.ross@wvlegislature.gov
Campus Contacts
West Virginia UniversityEmily Corio
Emily.Corio@mail.wvu.edu
Marshall University
Allyson Goodman
goodman4@marshall.edu
Links
Walter Rollins Scholars & Robert W. Burk Jr. InternsJudith A. Herndon Fellowship
Legislative Information Journalism Internship
Internship Introduction