The part-time intern will report individually and sometimes as part of a team to create quick-turn stories and vertical video on caregivers and caregiving resources in Greater Rochester. 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 Core Team editor and collaborate frequently with Rochester editors, photographers and digital producers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, report, write and help create compelling text and multimedia journalism related to caregiving resources and solutions for our Rochester-area audiences, focusing primarily on quick-turn work and video for social media platforms.
- Make it a mission to inform and engage readers through immediacy, insightful reporting and riveting storytelling.
- Work with editor, reporters, visual journalists 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.