Food & Events Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Food & Events Intern will help The Dallas Morning News cover North Texas’ food scene and cultural events. The position covers topics ranging from restaurant openings and food-business developments to the effects of policy on businesses and consumers, as well as local exhibits, immersive experiences, and other things to do. Assignments may include breaking news, in-depth features, data-driven enterprise, and listicles across dining, food business, current affairs and politics affecting the culinary world, and local events. The intern will produce accurate, timely digital journalism, develop story ideas through social media, and work with editors and newsroom colleagues to create coverage that resonates with digital audiences. Stories should use appropriate links, tags, SEO practices, headlines, and multimedia. The role may also assist with video and audio journalism as needed, and requires travel to assignments using a valid driver's license and registered vehicle. The Dallas Morning News is a North Texas news organization founded in 1885, reporting across print, digital, and social platforms. It is part of Hearst Newspapers, a nationwide network of publications and related businesses.
Requirements
- Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, headline-writing ability, energy, curiosity, and an eye toward impactful digital journalism.
- Proficiency with digital content management tools.
- Ability to use social media for newsgathering and audience development.
- Demonstrated ability to work remotely using a smartphone or laptop computer.
- Understanding of platforms and audiences, and ability to adapt voice, style, formatting, and hyperlinks to the publication platform.
- Knowledge of SEO techniques and other digital best practices.
- Ability to use newsroom tools for planning, authoring, and communication.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and across newsroom teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce stories quickly and accurately.
- Knowledge of digital news analytics.
- Valid driver's license and registered vehicle for travel to assignments.
Responsibilities
- Write quickly and accurately about local North Texas food and events.
- Use social media to develop story ideas and respond to audience interests.
- Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines, and multimedia when appropriate.
- Work with editors to develop coverage that resonates with the digital audience.
- Assist with video and audio journalism as needed.
- Travel to assignments using a valid driver's license and registered vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
