National Geographic NGC Editorial Research Intern, Summer 2024

The Walt Disney Company

Feb 5

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Media & Journalism
Washington, DC

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills
Analytical and well organized
Majoring in a research-intensive field of study at the college level
Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently
Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel
Adept at learning new software – such as online research tools like Nexis and Google Scholar
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual
Experience using databases such as: JSTOR or Google Scholar
Education:
To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May 2024 – August 2024. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship

Responsibilities

Learn Nat Geo’s industry-leading processes for reviewing television content for factual accuracy and editorial integrity. Key learning and development areas will include building skills for efficiently assessing the accuracy and quality of non-fiction television content, identification of credible & authoritative sources, and strategies for crafting edits to ensure accuracy as part of the post-production/creative process.
Assist with fact-checking of National Geographic documentaries and ancillary content at various stages of development, post-production, and delivery. The training and hands-on experience will culminate with the opportunity to research at least one program in its entirety, under the mentorship of a Research Manager.
Assist in researching and writing assessments for new projects under consideration. You will also assist in researching and writing program-related content, such as facts, quiz questions, and other digital/social promotional copy, under the guidance of the Editorial Research staff.
Learn how editorial standards are designed and refined by working with the Research Directors on special research, writing, and administrative projects.

The Walt Disney Company

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