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Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

Apr 2

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

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  • You must be a degree-seeking journalism student with strong writing, reporting, organizational, and technical skills. Critical thinking, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure required. Exceptional communication skills and proficiency in MS Office also essential. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass background check, motor vehicle record check & drug screen are necessary.
  • You will handle daily news assignments, interview sources, research stories, report accurately, help with multimedia production, travel for coverage, and pitch story ideas.

Requirements

  • Degree-seeking student currently enrolled in a journalism program (or similar) at a college or university. Students must have completed at least one year of college. 
  • Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar and style. 
  • Reporting skills. 
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible. 
  • Open to new ideas, new experiences and learning on the job. 
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills. 
  • Technical skills (will vary depending on the assignment). 
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under deadline pressure. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required. 
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
  • Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check & drug screen.

Responsibilities

  • Handle daily assignments that may include breaking news reporting, writing, copy editing, online production assignments, social media, research, database work, investigative work, audio and video editing and visual journalism.
  • Identify and interview news sources.
  • Travel as needed for news coverage, sometimes on short notice.
  • Research stories using reliable sources.
  • Quickly and accurately report for publication.
  • Help in the production of photographs and graphics to support stories.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and pitch story ideas. 

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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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. Our network includes USA TODAY and 200+ local media brands, LocaliQ digital marketing solutions, Newsquest's 120+ UK media brands, USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, and more!