Intern, Newsroom - Marketplace

American Public Media Group • Saint Paul, MN

6d • $20 • Remote

About The Position

As the newsroom intern, you will be supporting our reporters and editors producing the journalism that makes us the leading business news franchise in the country. Our team is a dynamic, deadline-focused newsroom that is unique among public radio operations in its informal yet informative tone. You will also have the opportunity to work with our longform/special projects team to produce the next season of our award-winning climate solutions podcast, “How We Survive.”

Requirements

• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduates (within the past 18 months)
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, roughly 9:00 – 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship
• Demonstrated familiarity with Marketplace itself and its different arms: as a listener, reader, social media follower
• Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office products with the ability to learn new software programs.
• A demonstrated interest (not necessary experience) in audio journalism

Nice To Haves

• A demonstrated interest in journalism (i.e. produced work for publication, worked at school newspaper/radio, etc.)
• Self-starter with an appetite for learning audio skills

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce longform/special projects in the newsroom
• Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects in the newsroom
• Assist Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating cross-newsroom communication and collaboration on a daily basis
• Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources, conceptualizing and executing reporter-led stories
• Train alongside an editor and voice coach to elevate vocal and narration skills

Benefits

• Eligible to accrue sick time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
• Participate in robust on-boarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed