News Intern

2060 Digital • Saint Paul, MN

5d

About The Position

The News Intern works in various areas of the news department under the direct supervision of news staff, learning how the newsroom operates and gaining hands-on experience. The internship may include newsroom functions such as writing, producing, reporting, photojournalism, and day-to-day news operations. The intern attends daily editorial meetings, checks news sources, and supports working journalists through research, writing, and editing material for review and possible use in the news department’s newsgathering process. The intern should stay informed about local, national, and world events and issues relevant to the station’s audience. Other duties may be assigned to provide practical experience that the student can document as required by their educational institution.

The role takes place in a professional, fast-paced, collaborative newsroom and involves time-sensitive information, tight deadlines, and pressure situations. Work may require operating office equipment, moving quickly through the building, standing or sitting for periods, and working outdoors in extreme weather to gather information or video. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the performance of essential job functions.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student pursuing a college degree, with a major in journalism, mass communications, or a related field, at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Have a recommendation from the student’s academic advisor.
• Read, write, and speak English well, with good communication skills.
• Have good news judgment and an understanding of daily news content.
• Work effectively in a high-pressure environment and under tight deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and manage time-sensitive material in real time.
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Be proficient with computers and web-based research skills, and have basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Respond to emails, answer phone calls, and communicate professionally.
• Be able to report to the newsroom for work for up to eight-hour shifts on determined schedules.
• Have a valid driver’s license and pass a driving background check.
• Be able to listen to and respond verbally in English.
• Have manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including a telephone, PC workstation, and copier, and to manipulate computer keys.
• Think critically and logically.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds; perform average pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping; move quickly through the building when needed; and stand or sit for periods of time.
• Work in noisy areas with distractions and outdoors in extreme weather conditions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in various areas of the news department under the direct supervision of news staff.
• Participate in newsroom functions, including writing, producing, reporting, photojournalism, and day-to-day newsgathering operations.
• Attend daily editorial meetings and check news sources, including wire services, email contacts, and phone calls received by the content desk.
• Support working journalists by researching, writing, and editing material for review and potential use in news gathering.
• Stay informed about local, national, and world events and issues and concerns relevant to the station’s audience.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the educational and practical experience of the student.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern