Democracy & Local Journalism Intern (Chicago)

Posted 17 days ago

robert r mccormick foundationChicago (IL)

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Other Social Advocacy Organizations

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Intern

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$14 per hour

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About the role

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation’s Democracy Program invites an internship in Chicago to support local journalism and civic engagement. You will research grant opportunities, evaluate proposals, and help analyze Chicago’s media landscape under supervision of the Program Officer. The role runs June through August 2019, full-time (about 40 hours/week), with compensation of $14 per hour. This is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in media philanthropy and program development.

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