The Post and Courier News Intern - FMU

Evening Post Publishing; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local newspaper is offering an internship for students at Francis Marion University. The intern will research, photograph, and write stories, with responsibilities that include developing story ideas, working collaboratively with newsroom teams, and producing clear visual stories. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or a related field and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Francis Marion University.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with excellent follow through.

Responsibilities

• Research stories using personal contacts and online databases.
• Produce visual story and project ideas relevant to the communities served.
• Work collaboratively across teams in the newsroom.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or related field

Job description

About the job The Post and Courier News Intern - FMU

Research, photograph and write stories for The Post and Courier Pee Dee. Story ideas will be self-generated and assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches stories using personal contacts, databases and/or the Web; finds the most relevant sources for information; develops a list of knowledgeable, diverse sources.
• Produces visual story and project ideas relevant to the communities we serve. Brings real people into stories. Works creatively on stories assigned by supervisors.
• Produces visual stories that are clear and compelling. Complements stories appropriate multimedia.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively across teams in the newsroom and departments in the newspaper division.
• Provides timely information to reporters, visual editors, digital editors, graphic artists and presentation editors.
• Provides accurate and detailed caption information with correct spelling and punctuation.

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Currently enrolled at Francis Marion University
• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Journalism, English or related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships and maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with excellent follow through