The Washington Diplomat

Editorial Intern

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Editorial interns got to interview diplomats & artists, attend embassy events, and publish stories. We were able to direct ourselves, so it was a very good way to enter the world of journalism.

What I wish was different

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Journalist Intern

June 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I liked that the Washington Diplomat staff gave me a lot of responsibility, as well as freedom to write about issues and events that I am interested in. I also liked that the staff was so helpful in improving my writing skills, as well as my analytical skills.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had read more newspapers before starting. I basically wish I was more prepared for the field that I was going into. The staff was helpful in getting me acclimated with the environment and writing.

Advice

I would say keep an open mind about opportunities you may want to partake in. However, whatever the opportunity you choose to jump on, I would suggest doing your homework on the organization as well as the Job itself so that you are not totally lost when you arrive. It allows you to operate from a position of strength, and allows you to be more independent.

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