Reporting and writing assignments include feature articles, such as award-honoree and small-business profiles, and daily digital news stories and features. Interns may pursue additional stories with editor approval. Interns will also attend and help out at Business Journal events. In-office attendance is required, though remote work is acceptable on certain days.
Preferred QualificationsThe successful applicant is a hardworking, conscientious individual who pays attention to details and deadlines and can demonstrate competency in the basics of reporting and writing news. Multimedia experience with photography and video a plus.
Specific requirements:
- Candidates must have published clips
- Able to demonstrate a proficiency for news writing
- Express and demonstrate interest in business journalism as a potential career choice
- Proficient using MS Office products (ie; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Proficient using communication platforms (ie; Teams, Zoom, Slack, etc.).
Internships are offered to college students, usually those who have completed some journalism courses, and recent college graduates.
Applicants should include a cover letter addressed to Dirk DeYoung, editor-in-chief, a resume and a handful of published news stories that represent the applicant's best work.
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