The Hill Newspaper – Washington, D.C.

Summer 2007 Fellow: Patrick Fitzgerald
Summer 2007 Fellow email: patfitz@stanford.edu

Faculty Mentor: Ted Glasser, Professor of Communication
Faculty Mentor email: glasser@stanford.edu

Office Description:

Working in the heart of political affairs, The Hill Newspaper Fellowship provides an opportunity to attend Congressional Hearings, meet with Congressional members and staffs, and report on current affairs.  Fellows have are able to propose articles and headlines so as to inform the public of foreign and domestic affairs. 

Office Website: www.pcl.org

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Wrote over 10 articles for the newspaper, both print and online editions
• Research and interviews to supplement printed and electronic articles

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Basic knowledge of politics and willingness to attend Congressional Hearings, interview members of Congress and their staffs, as well as conduct research and do the occasional administrative work at a newspaper office (transcribe interviews, etc.)
• Interest in and passion for politics and journalism
• Initiative and experience asking powerful people tough questions
• Tenacity and creativity
• Hard worker and team player

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with political issues

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Journalism, Public Policy, and Communication

Languages:

All work done in English