Internship - Copy Editor (The Chautauquan Daily)/Seasonal Employment
About The Position
The Copy Editor internship supports production of The Chautauquan Daily, Chautauqua Institution’s community newspaper. Published six days a week during the nine-week summer assembly season, the 8- to 30-page broadsheet is written, designed and edited at the Institution and sent to an off-site printer. The newsroom includes interns, professional journalists and community members. The internship is seasonal, running from June to August. The stipend is $3,700 for the summer season. Employer-provided accommodations and parking are included, along with a traditional Chautauqua gate pass. Residency begins in early June and ends in late August. The position generally works six days a week, Sunday through Friday, supporting publication dates Monday through Saturday. Hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays. The final schedule is confirmed with management during the interview and offer process.
Responsibilities
- Edit staff writers’ work for accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling and AP style.
- Edit and write suggested headlines.
- Flow formatted copy into InDesign.
- Work with editors to enforce deadlines and ensure a seamless production process.
Benefits
- $3,700 summer-season stipend
- Employer-provided accommodations
- Parking pass
- Traditional Chautauqua gate pass with access to many Amphitheater programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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