The Economist is currently looking for an intern to cover stories about Britain. This six-month internship, based in London, offers a monthly salary of £2,500. To qualify, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. They are required to submit an unpublished article of 600 words, suitable for The Economist, along with a CV to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is July 18th. The internship aims to identify and train potential future journalists for The Economist. While prior journalistic experience is not mandatory, candidates should possess strong writing and analytical abilities. Independent thinking, curiosity, and initiative are highly valued. The unpublished article is considered the most crucial part of the application, and successful candidates will be entrusted with challenging and engaging assignments from the start.
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Paid internship on The Economist’s Britain desk
We are seeking an intern to write about Britain for The Economist. The internship will be London-based, is paid £2,500 per month and lasts for six months. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. They should send an unpublished article of 600 words suitable for publication in The Economist and a CV to [email protected]. The deadline is July 18th. n nThe aim of the internship scheme is to find and train future Economist journalists. Previous journalistic experience is not necessary, but candidates should have excellent writing and analytical skills. We prize independent thought, a spirit of inquiry and initiative. n nThe original article you send us is the most important part of the application. Successful candidates will be given challenging, exciting work straight away.
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