Court Reporting Internship | Baltimore Witness - Deadline Aug 14

 

Court Reporting Internship | Baltimore Witness

 

Court Reporting Internship
Location: Baltimore, MD
Closing Date: August 14, 2023


Baltimore Witness is a news site that provides transparency in homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Baltimore, Md., through hard news reporting.

We are opening applications for our 16-week learning internship. Those accepted will hone their writing, research and data collection skills, all while playing an integral part in providing the community with detailed information on the city’s criminal and legal processes.

Full- and part-time internship positions are open to students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in journalism, sociology, public health, data analysis or legal fields.

This is an unpaid internship; however, we offer college credit. Some travel expenses are reimbursed on a sliding scale. Interns are required to work two days a week minimum.

If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Ashleigh Joplin, Editor, at jobs@baltimorewitness.org.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2023 / Virtual Training-Start Date: August 16-18, 2023 In-person Start Date: August 21, 2023

During the 16-week in-person program, interns will:

• Track court cases for homicide and non-fatal shootings
• Attend daily trials, scheduling/bail/mental health court hearings
• Write briefs and long-form articles on cases, data and trends
• Research and analyze Baltimore City crime-reduction and legal policies
• Interview the families of defendants and victims ◊ Interview and speak with court employees
• Other administrative responsibilities.
• Expect manageable homework

This site is the sister site of D.C. Witness, a news site that has been reporting on and tracking homicide cases in Washington, D.C., since 2015.