2026 Grant Funded Summer SUNY Institute for Local News Internship

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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 flexible
• 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 Office 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.
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