Reporting Fellow - Princeton Alumni Weekly (PAW)

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

19d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Princeton Alumni Weekly (PAW), an editorially independent publication that reaches more 100,000 alumni, staff, faculty, and others each month, has an opportunity for a one-year fellowship as a journalist. This fellowship is an opportunity to work with our team of experienced journalists, collaborate with staff members and freelancers, and work on a variety of projects. The position is primarily as a writer reporting on University news, student life, campus issues, alumni profiles, and other projects. This role is based in Princeton.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in Adobe Suite products, particularly Acrobat
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Positive attitude, team player, and willingness to assist in various tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic graphic design
Familiarity with web-publish tools and CMS.

Responsibilities

Contribute to coverage of campus news, student life, and University research projects.
Produce in-depth and quick-turn profiles of alumni.
Assist in multimedia production, including podcasts and video.
Develop at least one project during tenure.
Help manage and create content for PAWs website and newsletters.
Provide content and help manage PAW’s social media accounts
Work with PAW staff on outreach and engagement efforts with alumni and campus community.