I first completed an online application consisting of two major writing samples and an abbreviated cover letter (I chose to write a new Op-Ed for the purposes of this application and would encourage applicants who are doing the same to look carefully at the example pieces provided). I was then given a week to complete a research and writing test that mimics the type of work required during the internship—tracking down relevant facts, statistics, and interesting anecdotes to drive home the topic at hand and familiarizing myself with a new subject thoroughly enough to write brief, high-level remarks. Finally, I had a phone interview (video is the norm, but there was a software glitch) with four WWW employees. It was conversational, and after a few questions about my resume and qualifications, it seemed mostly to be a "fit" interview. I reached back out to one of my interviewers afterwards to clarify the application timeline, as I needed to respond to another offer, and he was very helpful and responsive. The entire process, while rigorous, was actually pretty enjoyable.