News Content Intern

The Fall 2023 News Content Intern will gain field reporting, interviewing and social media experience in an award-winning newsroom that serves local, statewide, regional, and national audiences. This is an opportunity to develop your skills as a journalist, produce material for our website, and build professional social media audience engagement experience.

This is a part-time, hybrid opportunity where the student will work up to 20 hours a week. It is a paid position at $15 an hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor wire services, press releases, etc. for material that can be used to create content for the website throughout the day.
Pitch story ideas and do original reporting.
Create multimedia and interactive content using video, still photography, Data Wrapper, StoryMap, Timeline, Juxtapose, Soundcite, etc.
Assist with updates to social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) throughout the day.
The Digital News Intern may be asked to assist with breaking news events outside the regular schedule.
Spend time in other areas/departments to learn how the organization functions.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
Must be majoring in journalism, communications, or related field.
Strong grammar skills and knowledge of AP Style.
Demonstrated ability to create engaging social media posts.
Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work and produce under deadline.
Strong journalism ethics.
Ability to work within a team.

Highly Desirable:

Some experience with HTML, CSS, Java script, etc.
Photography and photo editing skills.
Videography and video editing skills.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take initiative to work independently as well as on a team to complete projects.
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.