The Oklahoma Political News Service is now looking for qualified interns to help us produce well-researched, informative and entertaining content for our readers. Internship Opportunity We currently have openings for unpaid internships as staff writers and research assistants. Additional internships for applicants with technical expertise may be available. Interns will occasionally be asked to participate in conference calls, much of their work can be conducted from any location with a computer and an Internet connection. Job Description Interns for The Oklahoma Political News Service will be given research and writing assignments. The interns will work closely with the editor of the OKPNS and will be given guidance and feedback regularly. However, the positions will require significant ability to work independently. The work product of the interns will be prominently featured on the OKPNS website, with byline. Their work will be seen by leaders in Oklahoma’s top media, government, business and civic organizations. General Responsibilities

Generate story ideas

Conduct online research

Collect and review public records

Compile, analyze, and summarize data

(For example, examine public records and create a spreadsheet of public entities meeting certain criteria.)

Write opinion pieces on news events and the media’s coverage of those events

Monitor current news and events

Assist in the drafting of Sunshine Law requests

Occasionally attend local events, press conferences and public hearings

Application Procedure.

If you are a responsible, motivated student, with an interest in media, government, politics, and public policy, email your resume to the editor at okpns_editor@hotmail.com Posted at 9/30/2006 01:42:00 PM