Intern, Editorial - Marketplace

Think.Public.Media; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time off

Health insurance

APMG retirement plan

Job summary

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media offers an Editorial Intern - Marketplace position that is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in the United States. The role supports reporters and editors, working on longform and special projects and contributing to our climate solutions podcast, How We Survive.

You will learn to pitch and produce longform content, file stories on deadline, and collaborate across the newsroom.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months.
• Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) throughout the internship.
• Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce longform/special projects in the newsroom.
• Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects in the newsroom.
• Assist Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating cross-newsroom communication and collaboration on a daily basis.
• Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources, conceptualizing and executing reporter-led stories.
• Eligible to accrue sick time off.
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA.
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Editing software knowledge

Job description

Kling Public Media Center
480 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA

Kling Public Media Center
480 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA

SCPR Headquarters
474 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

SCPR Headquarters
474 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

New York
747 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10017, USA

New York
747 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10017, USA

• Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday
• Location: This position is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in the United States
• Pay: $20/hour

Intern, Editorial - Marketplace:

As the Editorial intern, you will be supporting our reporters and editors producing the journalism that makes us the leading business news franchise in the country. Our team is a dynamic, deadline-focused newsroom that is unique among public radio operations in its informal yet informative tone. You will also have the opportunity to work with our longform/special projects team to produce the next season of our award-winning climate solutions podcast, “How We Survive.”

Through this immersive learning experience, you will learn:

• Become skilled at pitching and producing longform and special projects
• Learn skills necessary to file stories on deadline

Responsibilities:

In this hands-on role, you will work directly with reporters, editors and staff with the following:

• Pitch and produce longform/special projects in the newsroom
• Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects in the newsroom
• Assist Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating cross-newsroom communication and collaboration on a daily basis
• Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources, conceptualizing and executing reporter-led stories
• Eligible to accrue sick time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan

Programming:

• Participate in a robust onboarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months
• Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) throughout the internship
• Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office products with the ability to learn new software programs.
• A demonstrated interest (not necessary experience) in audio journalism

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated interest in journalism (i.e. produced work for publication, worked at school newspaper/radio, etc.)
• Self-starter with an appetite for learning audio skills
• Knowledge of audio and video editing software such as Audition, Adobe, or Final Cut

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
  • Required to move about in the community.
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level.
  • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.

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