Summer INTERNSHIP – Appalshop Newsletter Content Writer Intern
About The Position
This internship is designed for those who LOVE to write and are eager to learn more about and document Appalshop’s work, current events, community happenings, and more through an email newsletter format. Interns will be tasked with finding both timely and evergreen content within and outside of Appalshop and writing professional copy about findings that can be used in current or future newsletters. Organization Description: Appalshop is an arts and culture center located in Whitesburg, KY. Since 1969, they have been producing films, plays, and radio about the Central Appalachian Region. Appalshop houses the world's largest collection of Appalachian materials in their Archive. Appalshop began in 1969 as part of the War on Poverty during Lyden B. Johnson's presidency. The goal was to train low-income youth in media. The expectation was that they would move away and use these skills to find work. Instead, they stayed and made Appalshop what it is today.
Requirements
- A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Communications, English, or relevant field.
- Strong grammar, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
- Interest in Appalachian arts, culture, media, and community-based work.
- Comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing information into compelling narratives.
- Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines independently.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to find meaningful stories in everyday work.
- Access to a reliable laptop or desktop with internet access is required.
- Must be able to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain professionalism in various situations.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify timely and evergreen content related to Appalshop programs, regional arts and culture, and community events.
- Conduct interviews with staff, artists, partners, and community members as needed to develop feature stories.
- Draft, edit, and revise newsletter copy in alignment with Appalshop’s voice and communications strategy.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining a content pipeline for future newsletter issues.
- Support proofreading, fact checking, and formatting prior to distribution.
- Collaborate with the Communications Manager to track engagement metrics and refine content strategy.
- Compile event listings, program updates, and announcements in a clear, engaging format.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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