Student Worker - Reporting & Writing Intern
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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Awareness of/basic knowledge of Associated Press Style. (Helpful, but not required.)
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
