Summer News Internship

2060 Digital • Rochester, MN

3d

About The Position

Learn and support the day-to-day operations of the news department.
Research, develop, and pitch story ideas during daily editorial meetings.
Contact sources and gather information to support reporters, photographers,
and producers.
Assist with newsroom functions, including:
Camera operation and field production
Video editing
Script writing
Web and social media posting
Newscast production.
Accompany news staff into the field to conduct interviews, shoot video, and
assist with reporting on news stories.
Shadow and assist reporters, producers, and assignment editors as assigned.
Help coordinate and oversee the daily handoff of information between newsroom
staff to ensure clear and timely communication.
Maintain a professional, positive, and collaborative attitude while working
closely with the news team.
Perform additional duties as assigned that contribute to department and
station goals.

Requirements

• Must be a student currently enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college, or university that recognizes the internship for academic credit, or where an internship is required or recommended for graduation. Documentation of eligibility is required.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information related to news events clearly and accurately to newsroom staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and deadline-driven newsroom environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a high-performance setting.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, as newsroom schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support the day-to-day operations of the news department.
• Research, develop, and pitch story ideas during daily editorial meetings.
• Contact sources and gather information to support reporters, photographers, and producers.
• Assist with newsroom functions, including: Camera operation and field production, Video editing, Script writing, Web and social media posting, Newscast production.
• Accompany news staff into the field to conduct interviews, shoot video, and assist with reporting on news stories.
• Shadow and assist reporters, producers, and assignment editors as assigned.
• Help coordinate and oversee the daily handoff of information between newsroom staff to ensure clear and timely communication.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and collaborative attitude while working closely with the news team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that contribute to department and station goals.

What This Job Offers

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