📜 Terms & Conditions: News Writing Internship Program
Welcome to our News Writing Internship Program! We’re excited to have passionate and curious minds on board. Before you begin, please take a moment to read the following terms and conditions that apply during the course of your internship.
1. ✅ Eligibility
- Open to individuals aged 16 years and above.
- A good command of English or Hindi is expected.
- Interest in journalism, storytelling, and current affairs is encouraged.
2. 🕒 Duration
- The internship typically runs for 4 to 12 weeks.
- Extensions may be considered based on performance and availability.
- Interns may choose to exit the program early with at least 3 days’ prior notice.
3. 📝 Work Expectations
- Interns will be assigned or may choose relevant topics to write news articles, interviews, or opinion pieces.
- All work must be original and fact-checked. Plagiarism or the use of AI-generated content without prior approval is not allowed.
- All content should follow ethical journalism practices.
4. 📅 Submissions & Deadlines
- Timely submissions are expected. Consistent delays may affect your progress or participation.
- It is highly recommended that all interns keep a local backup of their submitted articles for personal reference.
- In case of system errors or data loss, we may ask interns to resend their copies, so having them saved safely is important.
5. ✍️ Editorial Rights
- All submitted content becomes the property of the organization.
- The editorial team has the right to edit, modify, or decide whether to publish any piece.
- Not all submissions may be published, depending on editorial guidelines and quality standards.
6. 🔒 Confidentiality
- Interns are expected to keep all unpublished drafts, editorial conversations, and internal communication confidential.
- Any breach of trust or data sharing without permission may result in termination of the internship.
7. 🌐 Published Work
- Published articles may carry your name or be published under the platform’s name, as per editorial discretion.
- Interns can always request links to their published work for portfolio or academic purposes, and we’ll be happy to share them as long as this program continues and the platform remains active.
8. 🎁 Stipend & Benefits
- This is an unpaid internship unless otherwise mentioned at the time of selection.
- All interns who successfully complete the program will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- A performance-based letter of recommendation
- Publishing credits (where applicable)
9. 🤝 Professional Conduct
- Interns must maintain respectful and professional communication.
- Discrimination, plagiarism, false information, or abusive behavior will lead to immediate termination.
10. 📢 Communication & Feedback
- Interns will receive regular feedback and guidance to help improve their writing.
- Please feel free to reach out to your coordinator with any questions or support needs.
11. ⚠️ Termination Rights
- We reserve the right to remove any intern who fails to comply with the terms, misses multiple deadlines, or engages in inappropriate behavior.
- Interns also have the right to opt-out of the program if they are unable to continue, with proper communication.
12. 🚫 No Job Guarantee
- This internship is an educational and experience-based opportunity.
- Completion of the internship does not guarantee a job or paid position with the organization.
✅ Final Note
By participating in this program, you agree to follow the terms and conditions mentioned above. We’re here to help you grow and gain hands-on experience in the world of journalism and we can’t wait to see your stories go live.