Internship News Photographer Jobs in Rochester, NY

SUNY Institute for Local News internship with NY Connect Team

The 30-hour-per-week intern will report individually and sometimes as part of a team on quick-turn news developments and trending news in New York state. The purpose of the internship experience is to provide opportunities where a student can develop, grow and become the next generation of talent in local journalism.

Internship supervisors will offer mentoring, networking and real-world experience.  The intern will report to the New York Connect Team editor and collaborate frequently with Rochester editors, photographers and digital producers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, report, write and help create compelling text and multimedia journalism for New York state  audiences, focusing primarily on developing news and community events.
• Make it a mission to inform and engage readers through immediacy, insightful reporting and riveting storytelling. 
• Work with coach, content creators, visual journalist and producers to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
• Connect with the audience through social media.
• Shadow reporters and learn digital and video skills.
• Learn how headlines, SEO, social posts and effective mobile writing techniques help extend the reach of content.
• Collaborate with visual journalists and producers to provide all the appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). 
• Capture basic photos and video as needed. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0 
• Well organized, detail oriented, adaptable and exible
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills
• Social media skills, particularly on Instagram
• Previous internship experience is a plus
• Technical skills required for multiple aspects of the role
• Ideal candidates will possess strong Ofce and PC skills.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle record check & drug screen (for driving roles only).

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. Your resume – one to two pages.

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.