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The position is scheduled to run from September 9 through November 13, 2026, requiring 25 to 29 hours of work per week. Applicants must be undergraduate students from any major and provide proof that they will receive academic credit for the role. The internship is described as a hybrid position based at the Clinton office on Madison Avenue in New York City."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The advertisement for the unpaid internship specifies a \"high level of professionalism and discretion\" as a minimum qualification. Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting briefing memos, transcribing speeches, maintaining archives, handling mail, scheduling senior staff, assisting with events, and supporting daily office operations. Interns will not be eligible for employee benefits."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Separately, the office of former President Bill Clinton is advertising for a \"Special Projects Associate.\" This paid position offers an annual salary of $50,000 to $55,000. The role involves providing administrative, substantive, and strategic support, including preparing correspondence, coordinating travel, managing calendars, drafting meeting agendas, and handling special projects. This position also requires discretion in scheduling."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on job posting details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The New York Post reported that the unpaid internship is to help the Clintons' \"global foundation,\" while The Gateway Pundit stated the internship is technically assigned to the \"Office of Hillary Rodham Clinton.\" Both outlets agree on the requirement for a \"high level of professionalism and discretion.\""},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated reports below mention that the unpaid internship is scheduled to run from September 9 through November 13, 2026, for 25 to 29 hours per week. 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