Intern - SDPB Journalism (Fall)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,400 - 30,479; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is seeking a Journalism Intern in Sioux Falls for the Fall session (September–December). The intern will learn to perform duties like an entry-level multimedia reporter, covering stories in person, online, or by phone for broadcast and web, and gaining experience in audio/video production.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year in their program.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at the time of application.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year of their program.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, SD residents, and students of SD institutions.
• Spring and Fall interns work up to 20 hours per week as schedule allows.

Responsibilities

• Intern reporters perform duties equal to entry-level reporters in a public media setting.
• Cover and report a variety of news stories in person, online, or over the phone for broadcast and web.
• Gain experience producing and editing audio and video using Adobe Audition or Final Cut Pro.
• Participate in live unscripted interviews and help host live news programs as skill permits.

Skills

News reporting

Interviewing

Multimedia storytelling

Editing audio/video

Education

Student enrollment

Tools

Adobe Audition

Final Cut Pro

Recording equipment operation

Job description

Session: Fall (September - December)

Position Title: Journalism Intern

Hiring Manager: Cara Hetland

Agency: Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Location: Sioux Falls

Minimum Salary: $18.83/hour

• Applicant must be a current part‑time or full‑time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.

Position Description

Intern reporters will learn and perform duties equal to those of an entry‑level professional multi‑media reporter in a public radio/public media environment. Interns cover and report a variety of news stories in person, over internet, or over phone; write for broadcast and for web (sdpb.org/news); gain experience producing and editing audio and/or video for broadcast and web using Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro or other similar software. Successful applicants will participate in live unscripted question/answer interviews with show host; host live news programs as needed and as skill level and aptitude allow; possible assignment with professional radio, TV producers or reporters. They will exercise basic news judgement as well as other duties as assigned. Spring and Fall interns work up to 20 hours per week as schedule allows.

Applicants must have basic proficiency in Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, or other digital linear audio and video editing software. The ability to operate basic recording equipment, video and still camera equipment and news reporting skills are required.

Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as a part‑time/full‑time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4DO

*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: [phone]

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"