National Journalism Center

The National Journalism Center (NJC) is an American conservative political organization established in 1977 by conservative journalist M. Stanton Evans. It runs programs and internships for journalism students to educate them on professional journalism and conservative political issues and values. It is affiliated with Young America's Foundation, and the current director is Emily Jashinsky, culture editor at The Federalist.

Logo of the National Journalism Center.

Internships

In dozens of 12-week sessions, the program provides journalism training and on-the-job experience in the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States. NJC works with their interns to develop unbiased reporting skills on various topics, focusing mainly on politics and public policy. NJC has placed interns at more than 50 outside outlets, including The Federalist, ABC, BBC, Black Entertainment Television, CNN, Larry King Live, National Journal, Newsweek, Roll Call, The Daily Caller, The Hill, The New Republic, United Press International, The Washingtonian, The Washington Free Beacon, and other media outlets.

Various speakers, including noted NJC alumni, work with interns as they learn political reporting in Washington, D.C., every summer, fall, and spring. Intern groups are small and focus on networking and socialization. The 12-week sessions include tours of The White House, Library of Congress and panel discussions based on objective, conservative views. Though the program does not accept or deny placement in regard to political preference, intern placements are often in well-known conservative publications.

Internships are selective, drawing from across the United States and Canada. Each intern is given a monthly stipend to cover living and transportation costs in the district.

Discussion groups

Placements are punctuated with weekly discussion groups held at the National Press Club, where the NJC offices are located. Guest speakers include noted journalists, alumni, and lobbyists that share the NJC's political stance. Question and answer allotments allow the interns to gain insight into the workings of practicing journalists.

Academic directors moderate discussion groups following breakfast, covering topics including education reform, euthanasia, the American prison system, abortion, and election policy.

Notable alumni

Alumni of journalism include:[1]

Several NJC alumni have gone on to author books and become leading personalities on cable news shows[2]

References
  1. National Journalism Center, "Books and Alumni," retrieved January 17, 2019.
  2. National Journalism Center, "Books and Alumni," retrieved January 17, 2019.
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