Newsroom Intern

WHYY; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

WHYY is offering an internship in journalism and multimedia production in the Philadelphia region. Interns will learn to assign, produce, write and edit multimedia news stories and have the opportunity to create original content for radio and digital platforms.

Candidates should be current undergraduates or recent graduates with strong writing skills and comfort calling sources for interviews. Web design and basic video production experience are a plus, with shadowing opportunities across

Qualificações

• Experience in journalism, radio or multimedia preferred.
• Strong writing and copy editing skills required.
• Comfortable contacting people by phone to secure interviews.

Responsabilidades

• Learn how to assign, produce, write and edit multimedia news stories.
• Have the opportunity to create original content.
• Learn to pitch ideas and communicate why a piece will work.
• Hone news judgment and work under deadline pressure.
• Report and produce stories for radio and digital audiences, including basic audio editing.
• Collaborate with and shadow reporters and editors.

Conhecimentos

Journalism

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Phone interviewing

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Web design basics

Audio editing

Video production basics

Formação

Undergraduate student or recent graduate

Ferramentas

Audacity/Pro Tools

Video editing software

Descrição da vaga

About WHYYWHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLearn how to assign, produce, write and edit multimedia news storiesHave the opportunity to create original contentLearn to pitch ideas and communicate why a piece will workHone news judgmentWork in a deadline-driven environment and learn to operate under pressureHave an experience that will foster interpersonal skills, quick and creative writing and exacting copy skills.Learn how to report and produce stories for radio and digital audiences, including acquiring audio editing skills with potential for voicing experience.Work will include collaborating with and shadowing reporters and editors.Intern candidates should have demonstrated experience in journalism, radio/multi-media preferred. They should also be assertive and comfortable calling people on the phone to help secure people for show interviews. They must be a fast learner on the technical side. Strong writing skills required. Web design skills and some basic understanding of video production and editing processes a plus.In order for an application to be considered all of the below materials must be submitted.ResumeCover letter discussing career goals, computer and language skills and any specific, relevant broadcasting or media experienceA two- or three-page writing sampleA Link, if appropriate, to media or digital workA letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your relevant experience, background, skills and/or work ethic.*Individual must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student, graduate student or recent graduate (no more than three years from graduation date).