NAHJ and the Pedro Gomez Foundation are partnering to offer a summer 2024 internship with the Arizona Republic. 

The Pedro Gomez Foundation was founded to honor the legacy of the award-winning sports journalist who passed away in 2021. Pedro was a beat writer, columnist and on-air reporter, who worked for the Arizona Republic before his long career at ESPN.

Although Pedro was a highly respected sports journalist, applicants can indicate whether they’re interested in an internship in news or sports.

This internship is for a bilingual student. Finalists must demonstrate speaking proficiency in Spanish and English and will be interviewed in both languages. 

What the internship includes:

• This is an in-person internship at the Arizona Republic in Phoenix, AZ
• It is ten weeks-long, 40 hours a week, at $20 an hour
• Includes a $2,500 stipend and up to $5,000 for housing

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current NAHJ member
• Enrolled full-time at a U.S. college or university
• In the fall of ‘24 will be a junior, senior or graduate student
• Majoring in journalism or communications 
• GPA of 3.0 or above 
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the US without holding a VISA or sponsorship

Application Requirements:

• Application Form
• Cover letters in English & Spanish 
• Resume
• English Essay – (150 – 200 words) State why you want to pursue a career in  journalism and what you hope to gain from the internship experience
• Spanish Essay – (150 – 200 words) Explain why you think bilingual journalism is important.
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• 5 Work samples (either English, Spanish or both)

NAHJ will review applications and submit them to the Pedro Gomez Foundation and the Arizona Republic for selection. Applicants will be notified in March. 

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*NEW* DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024