Program Correspondent Intern

Program Correspondent Intern

Company: TechHalo

Location: Remote 

Type: Paid Internship (Part-Time, Contract-Based)

Compensation: $75 per completed report (up to 7 reports a month)

Duration: 2-3 months | First Start Date-8/18/25

Application Deadline: August 15

About TechHalo

TechHalo is a digital platform designed to help law enforcement discover, evaluate, and share public safety technologies directly from other agencies. 

About the Role

We’re looking for a curious, driven, and people-savvy Program Correspondent Intern to join our growing research and editorial team. This position is ideal for someone interested in both criminal justice and technology and who enjoys investigative work, interviews, and writing clear, actionable reports.

Responsibilities

Research existing and emerging technology programs in U.S. police and sheriff departments

Conduct outreach to law enforcement agencies and request program information

Schedule and assist in interviews with law enforcement professionals

Write Tried & Tested reports 

Compensation

$75 per completed report

Reports must be:

Fully researched

Professionally written (AI use okay)

Approved for publishing by managers

Maximum of $525/month in total compensation

Who You Are

A strong, clear writer who can break down complex topics

Comfortable with cold outreach, interview scheduling, and professional communication

Interested in law enforcement, tech programs, and field research

Pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Criminal Justice, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field (preferred but not required)

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage deadlines independently

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience in real-world research and report writing

Published work under your name (or ghostwritten with credit if preferred)

Exposure to the intersection of tech and criminal justice reform

Direct mentorship and feedback 

A flexible remote schedule

To Apply

Please send the following to lauren@techhalo.com with the subject line: Program Correspondent Intern – [Your Name]

A short cover letter or email (max 200 words) introducing yourself

1–2 writing samples (can be research papers, essays, etc)

Your resume (PDF preferred)