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It’s no secret that our industry is changing. That’s why we’re always looking for curious, open-minded and adaptable individuals to help us advance the future of journalism.
It’s no secret that our industry is changing. That’s why we’re always looking for curious, open-minded and adaptable individuals to help us advance the future of journalism.
The AP has news operations in nearly 250 locations around the world. Our team of news leaders oversees all areas within the department, including specialty coverage areas such as sports, entertainment, investigations, photos, video, social media and interactive graphics.
Talented professionals in our business operations contribute to making the AP more profitable and ensure it functions efficiently all across the globe. Key areas in our business operations include Revenue, Sales & Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Corporate Communications. These areas play a significant role in development of our product portfolio while also supporting daily operations enabling AP to compete in a fast-changing business environment.
Technology is the largest non-News division at AP. Our products are all technology driven, so this department is inherently part of producing the news and getting our products delivered to customers. Technology’s field team and the AP’s global support desk provide valuable support for AP employees. Our technicians, application developers, security engineers and a wide array of other technology specialists work in departments such as Application Development, Business Technology, Quality Assurance, IT Security and Technology Solutions.
The Associated Press values a workforce that embodies diverse visions and diverse voices. We support a work environment that is inclusive of all people as our diversity contributes to our innovation and continued success, keeping AP at the forefront of the news media industry.
Our Staffing & Diversity team partners with AP executives and hiring managers to identify top talent and optimize presence at diversity conferences and in professional diversity associations. We welcome talented professionals from all race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability and military backgrounds.
We have partnered with and hired employees from organizations such as the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Native American Journalists Association, National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.
We foster a cohesive work environment and hiring managers are trained on the importance of diversity as a business imperative to ensure the continued success of our departments. Our efforts are inherently important so staff can thrive while allowing their unique perspectives to positively impact the growth of the company.
Build the foundation for your journalism career with us through our news internships.
The AP Global News Internship is a paid, highly selective, individually tailored training program for students and recent graduates aspiring to be journalists across formats.
Our 2024 program offers a paid 20-week opportunity to journalists who demonstrate solid news judgment and are strong storytellers.
Applications for the 2024 internship are now closed. Please check back in fall 2024 for 2025 openings. You may sign up for email alerts at careers.ap.org.
Locations for the 2025 program will be posted in late 2024. Past interns have been based in U.S. locations such as New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Phoenix, and in international offices such as Bangkok, Tokyo, London, Mexico City, Nairobi, Jerusalem and New Delhi.
The internship is open to U.S. and international students (college upperclassmen and graduate students), as well as recent graduates.
For the summer 2025 program, we will consider applicants with an expected graduation date of August 2024 or later. Those graduating in spring 2024 or earlier will not be eligible.
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