Selected students will participate in 10-week internship program
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the National Hispanic Press Foundation (NHPF) are now accepting applications for the coveted NAHJ/NHPF Ford Blue Oval Journalism Internship program. Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, this internship opportunity supports Latino journalism students interested in careers at Hispanic or Spanish-language media publications.
“Through the NAHJ/NHPF Ford Blue Oval Journalism Internship, Latino journalism students have the valuable opportunity to gain first-hand experience in their field,” said Iván Román, executive director of NAHJ. “We thank Ford for helping address the need for a stronger Latino voice in today’s newsrooms.”
The selected students will participate in a 10-week summer internship, working for a Spanish-language or bilingual (English and Spanish) language publication in one of the following cities: Washington, D.C.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami; San Diego; Atlanta; San Antonio; Chicago and Phoenix. While each student is responsible for travel, lodging and all expenses associated with the on-site internship, they will each receive a weekly stipend of $400 for the duration of their internship. Travel, lodging, registration and meals will be covered by the program for each intern’s participation at a training program at the 29th Annual NAHJ Multimedia Convention & Career Expo in Orlando, Florida.
“At Ford, we are thrilled to play a role in the development of the next generation of Latino journalists and to provide the funds for a paid internship, so students can fully focus their time and efforts on their future career,” said Jim Vella, president of Ford Motor Company Fund. “Our partnership with NAHJ and NHPF on this internship truly furthers Ford’s commitment to educating Hispanic youth.”
To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, focusing on journalism or communications, or must be a recent college graduate. They must be available for the internship from June 1, 2011 through August 21, 2011. Students must also be 18 years of age by March 31, 2011 and they must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
“The National Hispanic Press Foundation is proud to be a part of this program and to help give students a chance to cover the news from their own Latino perspective,” said Mary Ann Gomez, executive director of NHPF.
Those interested in applying for the internship can visit www.nahj.org for more information and to download the application form.