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2024 Sports Journalism Institute Internship - Detroit, Michigan

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Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

Apr 2

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Media & Journalism
  • Detroit

AI generated summary

  • You must have social media proficiency, photo/video editing skills, strong communication, ability to work under pressure, collaboration skills, AP style knowledge, reliable transportation, clean background check, drug screen, and valid driver's license.
  • You will create engaging storytelling for specific audiences, connect with the community through multiple platforms, analyze complex issues, evaluate content performance, and collaborate on story elements like photos and videos.

Requirements

  • Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
  • Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
  • Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline-writing ability.
  • Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
  • Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
  • This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
  • Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment, post-offer background check, drug screen & motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

  • Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics. 
  • Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. 
  • Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs. 
  • Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed. 

Application Process

  • We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
  • Your resume – one to two pages.
  • A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
  • Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
  • It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

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