NOW HIRING: Business Insider is looking for a politics intern

Business Insider's Politics vertical is looking for a paid intern in our Manhattan office.

If you're already following the presidential candidates on their campaign trails, tuning in to the debates, and staying up on the latest on Twitter, this is the internship for you.

As an intern at Business Insider, there's no getting coffee, filing, or making copies.

Our interns are an integral part of our team. Many of our current writers and editors started as interns.

BI Interns spend their time doing meaningful work: researching, writing, pitching and producing features -- even breaking news if the timing's right.

We're looking for the following:

• Excellent writing skills
• Thorough understanding of political news and current events
• Journalism background and interest in social media are a plus.

Interns are encouraged to work full-time (40 hours a week) if their schedule allows. The internship runs for six months, with flexibility on start and end dates.

APPLY HERE with a resume and cover letter if this sounds like your dream internship, and specify why you're interested in covering politics.