Summer Reporter Intern

Forum Communications Company • Grand Forks, ND

3h • $13 - $14

About The Position

Our summer Reporter Intern will have the opportunity to learn on-the-job skills in a fast-paced environment, covering breaking news, digging for stories, and producing engaging content for a targeted digital and print audience. This is an approximately 10 week, full-time summer internship with an anticipated start date in late May or early June - start date negotiable based on selected candidate's availability and business needs.

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will current be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field.
• Professional experience writing is strongly preferred, as well as background/knowledge of AP style writing.
• Flexibility in scheduling - there may be some nights, weekends, and/or holidays required in this position.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle potentially sensitive and emotional situations, and exhibit sensitivity to all readers and subjects of articles.
• Knowledge of freedom of information and libel laws preferred.
• Excellent communication skills - listening, interviewing, and writing accurate, concise notes and stories.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills - ability to balance multiple, competing priorities on a deadline.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with word processing and navigating content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and research assignments and develop your own ideas into relevant news content incorporating multimedia aspects such as video, audio, and photography in all stories.
• Respond with urgency to breaking news, including writing stories and/or producing visuals on deadline with a digital audience in mind.
• Gather and verify information for stories through interviews, observations, and research.
• Build rapport and stay attuned to local, regional, and state issues, with the possibility of attending local and regional board meetings.
• Operate video and/or camera equipment as needed for stories.
• Contribute to the overall advancement of digital initiatives; share and promote digital content through various social media channels as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern