Summer Photo/Video Journalist Intern — Create & Tell Stories

The Minnesota Star Tribune

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Modern Downtown Office
Comprehensive Benefits
Wellness & Work-Life Balance
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Hybrid work arrangements
Pet insurance

Job summary

The Minnesota Star Tribune invites aspiring visual journalists to join a 10-week summer internship at our Minneapolis headquarters. You will cover breaking news and enterprise stories, bringing strong still photography and video storytelling to our newspaper, website, and mobile platforms.

Applicants should bring professional DSLR experience, video editing skills, and a creative eye. Compensation is $21.25/hour, with opportunities for apprenticeships after the summer.

Qualifications

  • Experience shooting video with a DSLR and handling lighting for compelling visuals.
  • Dedicated video camera and video editing skills required.
  • Knowledge of audio production is an advantage for multimedia storytelling.
  • Familiarity with HTML and video encoding techniques is a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and pitch story ideas and pursue assignments with initiative.
  • Cover breaking news and enterprise stories with strong visual reporting.
  • Handle still photography and video storytelling for multiple platforms.
  • Utilize social media for newsgathering and distribution to audiences.

Skills

DSLR photography
Video storytelling
Social media
Communication
Professionalism

Education

Undergrad/grad student

Tools

Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere
Audio editing
Video encoding

Job description

The Minnesota Star Tribune invites aspiring visual journalists to join a 10-week summer internship at our Minneapolis headquarters. You will cover breaking news and enterprise stories, bringing strong still photography and video storytelling to our newspaper, website, and mobile platforms.

Applicants should bring professional DSLR experience, video editing skills, and a creative eye. Compensation is $21.25/hour, with opportunities for apprenticeships after the summer.

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