Newsroom Intern

WHYY•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

WHYY is seeking a Newsroom Intern to learn how to assign, produce, write, and edit multimedia news stories in a fast-paced, deadline-driven public media newsroom. The intern may create original content, pitch story ideas, and develop news judgment while learning to work under pressure and strengthening interpersonal, creative writing, and copy-editing skills. The intern will learn to report and produce stories for radio and digital audiences, including audio editing, with potential opportunities for voicing. The role involves collaborating with and shadowing reporters and editors. Applicants must be current junior or senior undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates who graduated no more than three years ago.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in journalism; radio or multimedia experience is preferred.
Assertive and comfortable calling people to help secure show interview guests.
Able to learn technical processes quickly.
Strong writing skills.
Must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate no more than three years from graduation.
Submit a resume, a cover letter discussing career goals, computer and language skills, and relevant broadcasting or media experience; a two- or three-page writing sample; a link to media or digital work if appropriate; and a recommendation letter from someone able to speak to relevant experience, background, skills, or work ethic.