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Democracy Now! is an award-
winning, non-commercial, daily radio/
TV news hour. Pioneering the largest
public media collaboration in the U.S.
and broadcasting on over 800
stations; we are one of the fastest
growing programs in public
broadcasting.

We are looking for an intern for the
following position for winter/spring 2010.

General information:
We require a minimum of two months commitment, for 15-20 hours per week. Positions are based in our downtown Manhattan office. Internships are unpaid, but academic credit can be arranged. A lunch stipend is provided.

Position Title: Archive Intern

Position Overview:

Background:
The Democracy Now! Archive
contains over 25,000 pieces of
media, a research library, and
collections of independent news
media. Our media collection spans
from the mid-eighties until the
present and serves as a production
library for ongoing Democracy Now!
productions and a research source
through active cataloguing, collection
management, access and
preservation.

Internship:
Interns will be responsible for
processing collections, re-housing
archival materials, cataloguing,
research, and analog to digital audio
conversion. This is an excellent
opportunity for those interested in
pursuing a career in media archives
in a busy newsroom environment.
Knowledge of current events helpful.

To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume via email to admin@democracynow.org with subject header INTERN. Please tell us why you would be a good match for this internship. As we have several internship positions open, please specify which position you are applying for.

Interviews and positions will be filled on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Begin and end dates for the internships are flexible.

Contact information:
Neil Shibata
Volunteer/Intern Coordinator
Democracy Now!
207 W. 25th St., Floor 11
New York, NY 10001
Email: admin@democracynow.org
Web: http://www.democracynow.org