THE ECONOMIST is looking for an intern to work on our news
desk. The position is based in London, and the pay is £2,000 a month. The job
involves helping run The Economist's day-to-day news operation, setting
the weekly news agenda and helping commission and edit explainers. We are
looking for originality, wit, crisp writing and clarity of thought. Previous
journalistic experience is not required. You must have the right to work
in the UK.
The most important part of your application will be your
sample article, which you should send, with a covering letter and CV, to
newsintern@economist.com. Please write an explainer on any subject, as long as
it is suitable for publication on the explainer blog, which can be found here. The format
is to explain things in four paragraphs and 500-600 words. The four paragraphs
are a) the set-up/question b) the background c) the actual explanation and d)
the consequences/implications. You should try to mimic the punchy, witty,
rigorous style of The Economist. The deadline is Sunday May 15th.
The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to
equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our
employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin,
gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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