The Post and Courier News Intern - Furman University

Evening Post Publishing; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Post and Courier is seeking a News Intern at Furman University to assist reporters and editors in the newsroom. You will contribute to reporting, writing, visuals, and social media while learning newsroom operations.

This internship gives hands-on opportunities to develop journalism skills, collaborate with experienced journalists, and build diverse sources. Eligible students must be enrolled at Furman University pursuing a journalism-related degree.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English or relevant field.
• Enrolled at Furman University.

Responsibilities

• Produce assigned stories from a variety of beats.
• Pitch, develop and produce story ideas from ongoing coverage, local issues, developed sources, etc.
• Coordinate assignments and schedule with editors, keeping them well-informed about developments and potential challenges.
• Learn and use videography, photography and social media engagement as storytelling tools.
• Learn and use available job technology and systems.
• Learn to develop knowledgeable, diverse sources for stories.
• Maintain a weekly journal of activity and attend check-in meetings as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Deadline management

Customer relations

Remote work ability

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English

Enrolled at Furman University

Job description

The Post and Courier News Intern - Furman University

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About the job The Post and Courier News Intern - Furman University

The Post and Courier, South Carolina's statewide leader in award-winning news coverage, is looking for an energetic, motivated college news intern to work alongside our dedicated journalists in our newsroom. As a news intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to all facets of the newsroom, including reporting, writing, visuals, audience and social media. Interns may work on individual reporting assignments or as part of a team providing reporting and research for larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Produce assigned stories from a variety of beats. Stories should be accurate in fact, tone and implication.
• Pitch, develop and produce story ideas from ongoing coverage, local issues, developed sources, etc.
• Coordinate assignments and schedule with editors, keeping them well-informed about developments and potential challenges.
• Learn and use videography, photography and social media engagement as storytelling tools.
• Learn and use available job technology and systems.
• Learn to develop knowledgeable, diverse sources for stories.
• Maintain a weekly journal of activity and attend check-in meetings as assigned.

Requirements, Minimum Education Level and Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English or relevant field.
• Enrolled in Furman University.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong, professional work ethic
• Good customer relation skills with the ability to easily and professionally speak and work with readers and the public
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel:

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; close eye work on computer screen; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop; light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds.
• The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes and is sometimes subject to adverse outside environmental conditions.
• Local travel may be required.

The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity, drug free workplace.