The Latin American News Digest invites
students to apply for a limited number of internships. Because the
goal of the Digest is essentially a didactic one, to spread the word about
news from Latin America, we feel strongly about providing the opportunity
for students to participate in this process. Student writers and
researchers contribute to our weekly issues by writing aggregations
of articles found in Latin American sources. Ideally internships
happen in tandem with an independent study led by a faculty member of the
appropriate department, but this is not a requirement. The result is
an enriching experience for students who discover a variety of perspectives
within the Latin American media. Students are able to identify trends
and anomalies in the region, giving them a much greater breadth of
knowledge and understanding of the hemisphere.
Intern Responsibilities:
Interns must be able to write brief aggregations in English that
synthesize multiple perspectives from newspapers written in Spanish,
and sometimes in Portuguese or English. Typically interns write 1200-1800
words per week (4-6 section articles or 9-10 News in Brief items).
Interns generally work approximately five-six hours per week with most of
that work falling on Wednesdays and Thursdays since submissions are
typically due by noon Eastern Standard Time on Fridays. This internship
does not
require onsite work. Interns work remotely, but need to be readily
available via email, cell and skype.
Intern Qualifications:
Interns must possess excellent writing skills in English and advanced
reading skills in Spanish. Ability to read Portuguese is a
plus. Familiarity with Latin American civilization and culture, as
well as general current events is highly recommended. The ability to
meet deadlines is essential.
Application Process:
Interns should submit a letter of interest as an example of their writing
skills to jdejong@hsc.edu (Dr.
Jana DeJong). The letter should outline the intern's experience
(coursework, travel, etc.) as it pertains to language skills and knowledge
of Latin America. The name and contact info for two references
must be included: one to address the intern's writing skills in English and
the second to comment on his/her abilities to read Spanish, as well as
general knowledge of Latin America.
Deadlines:
For summer internships (May 15-August 15), please submit your letter by May
1, 2016. For fall internships (August 15-December 5), letters are due
by August 1, 2016.
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