The national office of Phi Beta Kappa is seeking writing interns to help publicize the work of the Society and write stories about our alumni members. Applicants must be new members of Phi Beta Kappa within their first or second year to be considered for this position.
INTERNSHIPS FOR SPRING 2025
Application Deadline: December 5, 2024
Start Date: January 15, 2025
INTERNSHIPS FOR FALL 2025
Application Deadline: June 6, 2025
Start Date: July 15, 2025
Stipend
Each intern receives a $1,000 stipend. Five publishable articles are required to complete the internship program.
Structure
Interns must be able to make a five-month commitment to the program and prepare a minimum of five short articles about Phi Beta Kappa alumni, news, or events for The Key Reporter website. Interns will write and conduct research remotely. Travel to the national office in Washington, D.C., is not required.
Job Responsibilities
· Work with editor to generate content for The Key Reporter website.
· Respond to required assignments as well as research/pitch ideas.
· Prepare a minimum of five articles (500-700 words each),
including photographs and permissions.
· Fact check, proofread, format, and edit as necessary.
· Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
· New Phi Beta Kappa member (first two years), junior-year induction preferred.
· Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
· Previous publication or news writing experience preferred.
· Self-starter who can take direction and contribute ideas.
· Ability to work independently on projects and meet deadlines.
· Active on social media.
· Contacts with local Phi Beta Kappa Chapter or Association a plus.
· Knowledge of standard workplace technology.
About the ΦBK Writing Internship Program
Our writing internship program is for new Phi Beta Kappa members who are looking for an opportunity to gain experience and support Phi Beta Kappa’s mission to advance excellence in the liberal arts and sciences in higher education. The program is open to recent graduates, but preference is given to students inducted in their junior year.
Interns must make a five-month commitment to the program and prepare a minimum of five publishable articles (500-700 words each) for The Key Reporter website, www.keyreporter.org. Each intern receives a $1,000 stipend.
Applicants who have previously served or are currently serving as interns are not eligible.
Interns write and conduct research remotely. Travel to the national office in Washington, D.C., is not required. In addition to being good writers, interns need to be able to work independently and meet deadlines with a minimum of oversight and supervision.
Writing interns must accept assigned topics and/or pitch their stories to the editor of The Key Reporter for approval before a completed article is submitted. Phi Beta Kappa does not guarantee that every article an intern produces will be published. Articles may be lightly edited at the national office, but if a piece requires substantial editing or revision, it will be rejected or returned to the author to be revised.
Interns receive full credit for their work. Each article published by the Society on The Key Reporter site will include the author’s name, major, and institutional affiliation. Those who complete the program may request a recommendation.
Questions?
If you have questions about the program or would like more information, write to keyreporter@pbk.org.