Careers, Internships & Volunteering - Princetonians for Free Speech


PAID WRITING FELLOWSHIP: FALL 2026 SEMESTER

A Princetonians for Free Speech (PFS) writing fellowship offers students hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to build their portfolios. PFS puts our commitment to nonpartisanship and viewpoint diversity into practice through the students we hire. We believe there is no such thing as free speech for some but not for others. Students from all political backgrounds are encouraged to apply (read our op-ed from The 'Prince': PFS defends free speech for all).

How to Apply:

  • Writing fellow applicants will apply via email to Angela Smith, PFS Executive Director (angela@princetonfs.org) by submitting a writing sample, resume, and cover letter outlining the candidate's interest in working with PFS.

    • Combine all three documents into ONE PDF in this order: 1) cover letter 2) resume and 3) writing sample.

    • Save the file as follows: "Firstname Lastname PFS Fall 2026 application". 

  • The writing sample should be your original work written specifically for this application, on a topic of your choice, between 500-800 words.

  • Do NOT submit previously written academic papers. 

Review Process:

Selected candidates will attend a panel interview with Angela Smith, Executive Director; Leslie Spencer, Vice Chair and Todd Rulon-Miller, President & CEO. 

Critical Dates:

  • Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis for the Fall 2026 semester. Deadline to apply: July 15, 2026
  • Fellowship begins: August 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027.

PFS Writing Fellows Roles/Responsibilities

  • Three published articles 750 - 1,000 words per fellowship (per semester) commissioned by PFS
  • Fellows will be listed on PFS website staff page
  • Fellowship extensions will be discussed each July and December

Compensation

  • $1,000 per semester upon completion of three published articles


INTERNSHIPS

Opportunities coming soon! Please use our contact page if interested in a future PFS internship. 


VOLUNTEER

Extra elbow grease is always needed! We'd love your help. Check back here soon for volunteer opportunities or feel free to contact us here.