Investigative News Intern

Sinclair & Co. • Portland, ME

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About The Position

WGME / WPFO has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for an investigative news intern. Qualified candidates should be pursuing a journalism/communications/media degree or have an interest in working in a broadcast newsroom. We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their internship experience. Qualified candidates will have: Completed or be in their junior or senior year of college at a four-year accredited college or university. This internship is unpaid. You must be eligible to receive college credit to participate in this internship and be at least 18 years of age. Credit Verification forms will be provided.

Requirements

• Pursuing a journalism/communications/media degree
• Completed or be in their junior or senior year of college at a four-year accredited college or university
• Must be eligible to receive college credit to participate in this internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in news reporting and investigative journalism
• Learn to develop and maintain sources
• Improve your writing skills
• Knowledge of how to source and visualize data
• Submit public records requests
• Networking opportunities with seasoned professionals in the industry
• Portfolio building
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced journalists

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in news reporting and investigative journalism
• Networking opportunities with seasoned professionals in the industry
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced journalists

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree