Local News Reporter Apprentice: Launch Your Career

Point Park University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Park University seeks a Journalism Apprentice for the Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom in Downtown Pittsburgh. The 12- to 24-month, on-site role supports recent graduates pursuing a journalism career in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will develop a broad source network, pitch stories to editors, and deliver accurate, timely reporting with multimedia elements. Travel within Southwestern Pennsylvania may be required.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate with demonstrated reporting ability for newsroom roles.
• Proven ability to identify and develop stories beyond events/meetings.
• Ability to generate ideas and pitch them to editors.
• Minimum five published clips showing reporting depth and range.
• Self-starter who detects news as it happens and develops ideas.
• Ability to locate primary sources quickly for deadline reporting.
• Experience cultivating sources and building relationships in a new beat.
• Creativity and sound judgement; willingness to work after hours.
• Multimedia experience in video and photography.
• Knowledge of Southwestern Pennsylvania political, social, and economic landscape preferred.
• Two or more strong recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful, accurate, timely stories tied to the news cycle daily.
• Build a rich source network within a defined beat.
• Pitch creative, timely stories to editor.
• Produce crisp, engaging copy, visuals and audio meeting newsroom standards.
• Be willing to travel throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania for assignments.
• Mentor student journalists and support teamwork.

Skills

News reporting

Source development

Deadline-driven

Multimedia storytelling

Networking in beat area

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Recommendations

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Photo editing software

Social media tooling

Job description

Point Park University seeks a Journalism Apprentice for the Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom in Downtown Pittsburgh. The 12- to 24-month, on-site role supports recent graduates pursuing a journalism career in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will develop a broad source network, pitch stories to editors, and deliver accurate, timely reporting with multimedia elements. Travel within Southwestern Pennsylvania may be required.