Set The Table Career Development Program

 The Dinner Table Doc is happy to present our re-introduce you to our internship program, "Set The Table." Set The Table aims to offer students personal and professional development along with hands on work experience through The Dinner Table's communications department. Assignments are usually in specific areas like social media, marketing and digital content production.

​This opportunity is currently open to high school junior's and senior's and current College/University freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior. Note: Seniors must be graduating in May 2021 or later to be eligible.
Above, Krystal Bailey shares her experience working with The Dinner Table as an intern. NOTE: Set The Table Fellowship is a relaunch and revamp of The Dinner Table Doc's former intern program. 
Internship Track Number 1- Social Media
  • Interns will assist with brainstorming, creating, and executing social media strategy
  • Interns will promote DTD events, news, and promotions
  • Interns will perform other social media duties as assigned
  • Interns will track and monitor DTD news and social media coverage

Internship Track Number 2- Editorial 
  • Interns will produce compelling, quality content for the site.
  • Interns will be required to publish at least two (2) 500-700 word posts a month.
  • Interns will review, proofread and copy edit submissions.

Phase One

The "Set The Table" application will open on Wednesday, January 19th and close on Monday, February 4th at 11 PM EST. 

Phase Two

Selected applicants  will be invited to participate in a one on one interview followed by a final group interview. 

Phase Three

All applicants will hear about the final status of their application by Monday, February 14th. The fellowship will begin on Monday, February 21st 
See just a glimpse of what our interns have done in the past:
ABOVE: The Dinner Table's 2020 Spring Interns share insight on why they choose the college they went to for National College Signing Day.

BELOW: Chloe x Halle's surprise message for Dinner Table intern, Alyssa back in 2018.
Check out our blog to read articles written by former interns. 

Additional Program Testimonials 

Read testimonials from past program participants.
​NOTE: The number behind each name represents the year in which they interned during the 2010's. 
Photoed Above: Former Dinner Table intern Shani Paul 15'
I definitely recommend this program to anyone who is looking to find their voice or hone their writing skills! Students, new grads -- I think anyone can benefit from this experience. I really enjoyed the freedom of writing about my personal interests, and things I am passionate about, while still adhering to the standards of a online publication. Not only that, it was a great way to connect with like-minded women from all over, who shared their personal advice and perspectives. I've done a few internships in the past, but none have made me feel as connected to my work AND my fellow interns as this one! 10/10! - Ashleen Grange 18'
I definitely feel like I've grown professionally because this experience has allowed me to expand my portfolio and learn how to manage my time so that I always make deadline." - Alexandria Brooks 18'
"This has been the BEST by far professional development experience for me. During this program, I was able to form a sisterhood with the other interns. They all are intelligent, power black young ladies and I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of the DTD. The skills I have learned, I will take throughout my journey." - Issatou Fall 16'

"I found the application on Twitter and almost didn't apply (imposter syndrome) but I'm so glad I did! I've gained skills that will help in the future and I'm expanded my network of professional black women and girls." - Jasmine White 17'

I feel like I have grown in many different ways. The Dinner Table Doc has helped me understand how important it is to have positive women of color in my life supporting me. It has taught me the power of sisterhood. -Issra Said 17'
Photoed Above: Former Dinner Table intern's Autumn 16' and Jordan 16'
"This program is amazing because you can have a supportive sisterhood where you can work together with the mission to stop the negative portrayal of black women.  It is a positive environment, where we can dispel the myth that black women can help and uplift each other and not have the crab in the barrel mentality. Thank you for allowing me to be part of revolutionary movement of The Dinner Table Documentary and I will continue to support it in the years to come." – Yvonne Titi Marquis 16'
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