Sperling Fellow

Washington, D.C.

The Christian Science Monitor is looking for an energetic news assistant for its Washington, D.C. bureau. This person will report to bureau chief Linda Feldmann, and assist in all aspects of producing the Monitor's high-profile “Monitor Breakfast”, at which Washington newsmakers break bread with the city's top journalists. Love of politics, news savvy, initiative, and attention to detail are essential. He or she will offer general administrative support to the bureau.

This position also includes significant opportunities for reporting and writing articles in Washington, with guidance from Ms. Feldmann and other bureau reporters.

Bureau Duties include:

1. Suggesting potential breakfast guests to host.
2. Drafting pitch letters to potential guests and preparing background research on guests.
3. Maintaining databases and communicating effectively with speakers’ press and scheduling offices.
4. Handling all logistics of the event, including reservations, food provision, invitations, and post-event follow-up.

The ideal candidate for the one-year position should have previous experience as a news intern, or have held a significant leadership position at a college newspaper. The candidate should be a clear and confident communicator, have excellent writing skills, and be able to anticipate needs at the bureau.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic news environment and participate in the proud Washington tradition of the Monitor breakfast.

We will be accepting applications through May 31, 2018. The expected start date of the Sperling Fellowship will be no later than Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

You may submit your resume and cover letter through ourwebsite.

Or you may choose to send them directly to:

Peggy Novello
Human Resources
The Christian Science Monitor
jobs@csps.com

Newsroom editorial internships

The next internship application deadline is July 15, 2018. The Christian Science Monitor is seeking editorial interns with solid journalism skills to write and edit across the Monitor’s various print and online platforms. Applicants will be self-starters, have keen analytical skills, a basic understanding of world events, and an ability to write and edit with clarity and precision.

Duties will include pitching, reporting, and writing stories with angles that strive to bring understanding to divisive topics, show new innovative approaches to a wide range of problems, and highlight areas of progress.

A creative and deft approach and an attention to detail are all requisites. Interns will emerge from their experience as stronger writers able to discern and analyze trends in addition to earning valuable day-to-day experience working with top-notch editors in a dynamic newsroom.

Work Schedule: Paid and academic interns will work Monday through Friday, between 35 to 40 hours a week. Position is based in Boston, Mass.

• Spring internships run from January through the beginning of May. Application deadline is October 15.
• Summer internships run from the end of May through mid August. Application deadline is January 15.
• Fall internships run from September through December. Application deadline is July 15.

To apply, please contact the Internship Manager, and send a résumé, cover letter, and at least three writing clips (if emailing, please attach clips as separate, printable documents and not as links) to:

Kendra Nordin Beato
Internship Manager
The Christian Science Monitor
210 Massachusetts Avenue – P02-20
Boston, MA 02115
nordink@csmonitor.com