National Journalism Center


The National Journalism Center is an American Conservatism in [the United States|conservative] political organization established in 1977 by journalist M. Stanton Evans. The NJC is part of the Young America's Foundation, and its president is Scott Walker, former Republican governor of Wisconsin. The current program director is Becket Adams, who has written for conservative publications including the Washington Examiner and the National Review. The NJC runs programs and internships for journalism students to educate them on professional journalism and conservative political issues and values.

Internships

The 12-week Washington, D.C.–based program places interns at news outlets where they work four days a week. Placements have included Newsmax, The Daily Caller, The Washington Free Beacon, Catholic News Service, RealClearReligion, and Red Alert Politics. Participants also attend a weekly seminar at Young America's Foundation headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Additional reported program activities have included a six-week course on investigative reporting from a Free Beacon journalist and visits to National Rifle Association headquarters where interns shot AR-15 rifles and AK-47s. Though the program does not accept or deny placement in regard to political preference, intern placements are often in well-known conservative publications. Internships draw from the United States and Canada. Each intern is given a monthly stipend.

Notable alumni

Alumni of journalism include: