Newsroom Intern - The Pulse

WHYY Inc

Jun 29, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Media & Journalism
Philadelphia

Requirements

Qualifications:
Intern candidates should have demonstrated experience in journalism, radio/multi-media preferred. They should also be assertive and comfortable calling people on the phone to help secure people for show interviews. They must be a fast learner on the technical side. Strong writing skills required. Web design skills and some basic understanding of video production and editing processes a plus.
In order for an application to be considered all of the below materials must be submitted:
Resume
Cover letter discussing career goals, computer and language skills and any specific, relevant broadcasting or media experience
A two- or three-page writing sample
A Link, if appropriate, to media or digital work
A letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your relevant experience, background, skills and/or work ethic.
Individual must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student, graduate student or recent graduate (no more than three years from graduation date).

Responsibilities

Learn how to assign, produce, write and edit multimedia news stories
Have the opportunity to create original content
Learn to pitch ideas and communicate why a piece will work
Hone news judgment
Work in a deadline-driven environment and learn to operate under pressure
Have an experience that will foster interpersonal skills, quick and creative writing and exacting copy skills.
Learn how to report and produce stories for radio and digital audiences, including acquiring audio editing skills with potential for voicing experience.
Work will include collaborating with and shadowing reporters and editors.

FAQs

What kind of experience should intern candidates have for this position?

Intern candidates should have demonstrated experience in journalism, with radio/multi-media experience preferred. They should also be assertive and comfortable calling people on the phone to help secure people for show interviews. Fast learning on the technical side is essential, along with strong writing skills. Web design skills, basic understanding of video production, and editing processes are a plus.

What materials need to be submitted for an application to be considered?

In order for an application to be considered, the following materials must be submitted: Resume, cover letter discussing career goals, computer and language skills, and any specific, relevant broadcasting or media experience, a two- or three-page writing sample, a link (if appropriate) to media or digital work, and a letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to the candidate's experience, background, skills, and work ethic. Additionally, the individual must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate (no more than three years from graduation date).

Are interns required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination?

All WHYY employees, including interns, are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Proof will be required upon hiring.

WHYY Inc

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Entertainment & Media

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Employees

1954

Founded Year

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