The Post and Courier News Intern - FMU

Evening Post Publishing • Florence, SC

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About The Position

The Post and Courier is seeking a News Intern to research, photograph, and write stories for The Post and Courier Pee Dee. Interns will be responsible for generating their own story ideas as well as taking on assigned stories.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Francis Marion University
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships and maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with excellent follow-through

Responsibilities

• Researches stories using personal contacts, databases, and/or the Web.
• Identifies the most relevant sources for information and develops a list of knowledgeable, diverse sources.
• Produces visual story and project ideas relevant to the communities served, incorporating real people into stories.
• Works creatively on stories assigned by supervisors.
• Produces clear and compelling visual stories and complements them with appropriate multimedia.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively across teams in the newsroom and departments in the newspaper division.
• Provides timely information to reporters, visual editors, digital editors, graphic artists, and presentation editors.
• Provides accurate and detailed caption information with correct spelling and punctuation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern