Student Reporter: Public Media & Data Stories

American University; Washington; A distancia; USD 25.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dean's Internship program recognition

Virtual workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Current seeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. Successful candidates will have strong writing skills and the ability to collaborate on various aspects of news reporting and publishing.

Current is an independent news service covering public media, including NPR, PBS and stations. We operate a website and publish a quarterly print publication with student reporters supported by editors and

Formación

• As of spring 2027, be a junior, senior or graduate student in American University's School of Communications.
• Minimum overall 3.25 GPA and demonstrated reporting experience for SOC journalism courses.
• Analytical thinking, strong writing, and interest in public media and policy.

Responsabilidades

• Research, report and write original coverage on issues affecting public media.
• Gather information from interviews, analysis and events to present multiple perspectives.
• Check facts, spellings and numbers for accuracy before publication.
• Produce timely material for digital coverage and develop stories for online publication.
• Collaborate with editors on story design, art direction and multimedia elements.
• Pitch story ideas and create social media posts promoting Current's articles.

Conocimientos

Research

Writing

Interviewing

Data analysis

Educación

Major in American University's School of Communications

Herramientas

WordPress

Descripción del empleo

Current seeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. Successful candidates will have strong writing skills and the ability to collaborate on various aspects of news reporting and publishing.

Current is an independent news service covering public media, including NPR, PBS and stations. We operate a website and publish a quarterly print publication with student reporters supported by editors and