The Nation's Health Intern
APHA
The Nation's Health Intern
APHA
Maintains breed registry for Paint Horses
SUMMARY
Students looking for hands-on experience in a fast-paced journalism environment are encouraged to apply for The Nation’s Health internship with the American Public Health Association. Interns at The Nation's Health have the opportunity to report stories and assist with many facets of newsgathering, writing and production.
This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties can include writing news stories for the monthly print issue of the newspaper or for its web version, developing story ideas and attending press conferences and congressional hearings. Interns are responsible for the newspaper’s weekly online news quiz and contribute to multiple storytelling platforms. Interns receive valuable experience in newspaper production and distribution. Interns also may work within APHA’s Communications Department, assisting with news releases, news tracking and other public relations work, as well as with APHA's social media tools, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. All APHA interns also work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.
At the end of the internship period, the intern will have produced numerous articles, news quizzes and a solid package of clips.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Nation's Health offers one fall, spring and summer internship, as well as combined journalism/communication internships during the fall and spring semesters, to qualified students. Experience with deadlines, Associated Press/journalism style is a plus, as is prior writing and reporting experience and a willingness to learn. Opportunities for internships are available year-round and last for a three- to four-month period. To assure that the intern maximizes her or his experience, we require that students work a minimum of 28 hours a week. All APHA internships are unpaid, but credit is available.
Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information.
This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.Hybrid or remote options are available.
Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.
Deadline date: November 6, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is a breed organization that registers and promotes the American Paint Horse. It maintains programs and services to increase the horse’s value and enrich members’ experiences, with a mission to promote, preserve and provide meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. APHA supports the breed through registrations and conformation standards that reflect form-to-function versatility, education, events, and member benefits. What makes APHA different is its size and scope as the world’s second-largest international equine breed association, its explicit focus on humane treatment, family-friendly activities, and collaboration with other organizations to advance shared goals. The organization aims to sustain the breed’s future by long-range planning, sound financial policies, and ongoing investment while preserving the horse’s heritage and versatility.
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