Apply to do real-world investigative reporting!
The Beacon Project is Annenberg’s award-winning summer investigative reporting squad, providing students with professional reporting experience. Last year, every member of the team published in professional outlets, giving them invaluable clips. And two of the students were honored with Hearst Enterprise Reporting Awards, one of college journalism’s most prestigious prizes. This year, the Beacon Project will take on corruption and social justice in Los Angeles.
Students from all majors, backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to those who demonstrate journalism experience. This application is the first step in a multi-step process.
To be considered you must also send one email to
schoofs@usc.edu and
gabriel.kahn@usc.edu with the following items in *one* Word document (not in separate documents):
* A cover letter arguing why you'd be a good choice for the role, and outlining an investigative story idea centered in the greater Los Angeles area.
* Three of your best examples of published work (written clips online or in print, video sample, etc.)
* A resume
* Three references with contact information.
The subject line of your email must be “Beacon Project application.”
If you are selected, remember that you will be required to show one of these documents to complete the hiring process.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If you have questions, please reach out to Mark Schoofs at
schoofs@usc.edu.
The deadline to apply is Monday, March 30 at midnight.
