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Intern to Editor: Sam Halpern's Rapid Rise in Journalism

2/22/2026

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Sam Halpern, an intern at The Jerusalem Post, rose to Breaking News Desk editor.
He moved to Israel out of love for the country and a desire to pursue journalism, starting his internship in October 2022.
He was promoted to desk manager by December 2023.
He emphasizes the fast-paced nature of breaking news.
He advises aspiring journalists to work hard, seize opportunities, and value the impact on global news coverage.

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Story summary

Sam Halpern, an intern at The Jerusalem Post, rose to Breaking News Desk editor.
He moved to Israel out of love for the country and a desire to pursue journalism, starting his internship in October 2022.
He was promoted to desk manager by December 2023.
He emphasizes the fast-paced nature of breaking news.
He advises aspiring journalists to work hard, seize opportunities, and value the impact on global news coverage.