Responsibilities

• Join weekly online sessions
• Participate in orientation and mentorship meetings
• Attend at least one workshop led by leading figures in the industry and academia
• Complete supervised social media learning experiments
• Contribute to measurable audience growth research
• Complete a brief final report reflecting on key lessons learned

Requirements

• University students and early career professionals over 18 years of age with a keen interest in news, politics, or technology. Selection will favour individuals who can demonstrate a strong work ethic, intellectual acuity, and ability to operate effectively in an all-remote environment.
• Individuals passionate about fact-based reporting, legal developments, and combating misinformation
• Active Reddit and/or X users (or those willing to build a professional preference on either/both platforms)
• Curious, motivated learners excited to develop hands-on skills in a mission-driven environment

Benefits

• professional training in news media and experience in media literacy, behavioural insight, and digital engagement strategy
• Access to a 100+ member alumni network spanning media, law, policy, and digital strategy fields.
• Participants who complete all program requirements for their stream receive the LinkedIn-friendly digital certificate of “Verity Intern.”
• Letters of recommendation may be provided at the supervisor’s discretion for interns who meet completion criteria.
• Remote, part-time volunteer work