News Intern

As a general assignment reporter, the ideal candidate should be comfortable and eager to tackle-breaking news assignments and dig deeply into the issues that affect residents. A big part of the job will be selecting stories that our audiences care about and working with editors and other journalists in the newsroom to reach those audiences.

Key duties include:

Finding, prioritizing, and writing the most significant and interesting local news stories of the day, ahead of the competition
Obtaining public records and, when needed, filing public records expertly and efficiently
Shooting photos and videos as needed
Distributing work through social media platforms
Supplying SEO keywords, headlines, and other strategies to boost the distribution of each story

To apply, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and four to six examples of your best work.