Journalism Intern — Digital News Content Creator (Work-Study)

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is offering a Journalism Intern role located in Albuquerque. This off-campus work-study position supports a digital news platform, Brant One, with responsibilities spanning writing, photography, interviewing, and editorial research.

Ideal candidates are journalism, communications, or English majors who can write clearly, meet deadlines, and work with CMS tools and social media. Enrolled students with a Work-Study award are preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• Must have a Work Study Award (Off-Campus Work-Study).
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Communications, or English.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original news articles, features, or multimedia stories.
• Contribute photography to accompany stories or editorial assignments.
• Assist with researching and gathering information for ongoing stories.
• Conduct interviews (phone, video, or in-person).
• Support fact-checking and proofreading processes.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia teams.
• Attend department meetings and contribute story ideas.
• Help manage content for digital platforms and social media.
• Monitor current events, with focus on New Mexico, and propose relevant story ideas.

Skills

Strong writing

Curiosity

AP Style

Education

Journalism/Communications/English degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Social media

Google Docs

Job description

University of New Mexico is offering a Journalism Intern role located in Albuquerque. This off-campus work-study position supports a digital news platform, Brant One, with responsibilities spanning writing, photography, interviewing, and editorial research.

Ideal candidates are journalism, communications, or English majors who can write clearly, meet deadlines, and work with CMS tools and social media. Enrolled students with a Work-Study award are preferred.