Duration

8-10 Weeks
The Position

Duties include research, fact-checking, filing public-records requests, analyzing data, interviewing subjects and experts, and other tasks as they arise. At the direction of IRW editors and our journalism publishing partners, interns may work on stories across a wide range of topics, including police use of force to political funding to the release of toxic chemicals in water and air. These stories often focus on the accountability of government agencies. 
Responsibilities

Support IRW’s Investigations

• Research, fact-checking, filing public record requests, interviewing subjects and experts.

2.) Request and Analyze Data

• Request and gather public information; analyze data.

3.) Other Duties as Assigned

 Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Displaying Creativity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience

Company
American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.