Reporting & Writing Intern-SW

Ohio Wesleyan University • Delaware, OH

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About The Position

This intern will help to track OWU Connection-related research, internships, travel, and service; conduct email and in-person interviews; draft news articles and press releases, including headlines and photo captions; and (less frequently) take photographs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable writing and editing skills, organizational abilities, and an interest in journalism/communication. The student will obtain marketable experience in writing publication-ready news articles and press releases as well as enhanced skills in identifying news, preparing for and conducting interviews, researching/verifying facts for publication, proofreading, photography, and related skills. All students who apply must email 2-3 writing samples to [email protected]. Links to online articles are acceptable.

Requirements

• Strong writing and grammar abilities.
• Good organizational skills to track what OWU Connection stories are possible and which students may be available to share reflections.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness of/basic knowledge of Associated Press Style.

Responsibilities

• Using an Excel spreadsheet to track the status of student OWU Connection experiences and the status of reflection requests.
• Researching and writing Q&A and other news articles about Ohio Wesleyan students and faculty, and, possibly, press releases about visiting lecturers and upcoming events.
• Attending OWU events as a campus reporter – conducting interviews, generating online news articles, and, possibly, taking photos/videos.
• Proofreading and fact-checking information prior to publication.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed