Careers at AP

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Browse the current openings in our global workforce

Find out how you can join us in our mission to inform the world.

Join us in telling the world’s story.

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.

Our teams & departments

Our talented, international staff brings together different perspectives to advance our shared mission of informing the world. Our success is dependent upon the collaboration of staffers across departments. Our essential operation is comprised of three primary areas: News, Business Operations and Technology.

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News

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.

Business operations

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.

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FILE – This Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 file photo shows the humanoid robot “Alter” on display at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo. Understanding humor may be one of the last things that separates humans from ever smarter machines, computer scientists and linguists say. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Technology

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.

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FILE – This Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 file photo shows the humanoid robot “Alter” on display at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo. Understanding humor may be one of the last things that separates humans from ever smarter machines, computer scientists and linguists say. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Our commitment to diversity

Diversity in our workforce is essential to creating a global news report. We’re dedicated to promoting an open-minded environment that welcomes people of all different backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to creating an open-minded workforce comprised of individuals of different backgrounds

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.

Programs for students and graduates

We’re committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators in our industry. Launch your career at the epicenter of the world’s stories. We offer a variety of programs that help interns develop skills, from cross-format journalism to business professionalism, in a workplace where every word matters.

Internships

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.

  • A 300-word personal essay.
  • A resume letter and cover letter (including your projected graduation date).
  • Five to seven examples of your work.
  • A letter of reference from a previous media-related employer or faculty adviser.

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