Choose or Lose

MTV's Choose or Lose Campaign is looking for journalists to cover the 2008 election. They are looking to get reporters from every state and Washington D.C. to be part of their team and get the youth perspective of the election.

They, like most news corporations, are looking for people with strong reporting and writing skills. "A distinctive voice and an authoritative point of view" is also key in what they are looking for.

Reporters for Choose or Lose will write their own pieces that will be published online and on mobile devices. Clearly, this is geared toward a younger audience.

The MTV website gives the following requirements for applicants:

• You must be at least 18 years old by December, 2007.
• You must reside in the state you are covering from January to November, 2008.
• You must have the time and ability to travel within your state and file at least one video, written or photographic story per week.

I think this a great opportunity for many young, aspiring journalists who have an interest in politics. It's a possibly effective way to reach youth about the importance of their decisions in the upcoming election.