Work with 100Reporters

SUMMER 2025: ENGAGEMENT REPORTING INTERNSHIP

Organization Overview

100Reporters is a nonprofit news organization that marries the standards, skills, and ethics of traditional journalism to the new media landscape. It gathers a corps of award-winning journalists domestically and in places that do not tolerate a free press to report on corruption and injustice, and to hold government and corporate actors accountable. Its stories are published on the 100R.org website and often with partners that have included the Associated Press (going to 15,000 news outlets in the U.S. and overseas), The New York Times, Salon, the Washington Post, NBC News, and many more top-tier publications and outlets.

100Reporters also presents the annual Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival and Symposium, the nation’s first and only festival dedicated to investigative storytelling on film.

Description of Position

100Reporters seeks a self-starting Engagement Intern whose work will foster a better understanding of our 60+ population for a new vertical on aging in America. This new concentration will cover issues including health care, poverty, social equity, and access as they play out for our aging population. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, develop professional skills, and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities facing older adults in the United States.

This can be done remotely or based in Washington, DC, with daily check-ins and periodic in-person meetings.

Key Responsbilities

Community Outreach and Engagement

Conduct in-person outreach to local organizations serving older adults, including senior centers, churches, and community groups, and national organizations;
Assist in planning and executing at least one community event focused on aging-related topics
Develop relationships with key stakeholders in the aging community.

Content Creation and Reporting

Collect stories, experiences, and perspectives from older adults through interviews and community interactions
Write articles and create multimedia content for the aging vertical, highlighting community voices and experiences
Assist in managing social media platforms to share stories and engage with the community

Research and Analysis

Conduct research on aging-related issues, policies, and trends in America
Analyze data and prepare reports on community engagement efforts and their impact
Identify potential partnerships and collaboration opportunities with organizations working in the aging sector

Learning Objectives

By the end of this internship, you will:

Gain practical experience in community engagement and outreach strategies
Develop strong interpersonal skills through interactions with diverse stakeholders
Enhance your writing and multimedia content creation abilities
Acquire knowledge about aging-related issues and policies in America
Learn event planning skills

Qualifications

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to interact respectfully and empathetically with older adults
Interest in aging-related issues and community engagement
Proficiency in social media platforms and basic content creation tools
Willingness to travel locally for community events and interviews

Supervision and Support

You will report directly to the executive editor. Regular check-ins and feedback sessions will be conducted to ensure your growth and development throughout the internship.