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Underserved Communities Internship Program: Page Editor

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Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

Apr 2

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 02
    Summer Internship
  • Media & Journalism

Requirements

  • Some experience at a weekly or daily newspaper (may include student publications) writing headlines, editing and/or selecting wire content in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Good communication skills, solid news judgment and importance of story play on pages a must.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and with people especially under deadline. 
  • Must be express thoughts clearly and accurately in headlines and other display content.
  • Must organize and package numerous elements, resolve production issues and communicate effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to resolve any concerns and make decisions on stories independently.
  • Must be able to discern the news value of stories, including using market information provided by individual newsrooms.

Responsibilities

  • Produces high-quality content working closely with multiple Gannett newspapers.
  • Demonstrates command of headline writing techniques to produce engaging, error-free work.
  • Employs journalistic principles as well as site-specific documentation to determine importance when selecting wire content to be used in Gannett newspapers.
  • Ensures fairness in words and tone for headlines, breakouts, promotional type and captions for print.
  • Works with minimal supervision to write sophisticated headlines and other display type on content as assigned.
  • Trims stories to fit the designated space.
  • Selects appropriate wire content and edits that content into templates as needed.
  • Utilizes CUE system best-practice workflow to avoid story repetitions.
  • Proofreads display type and tracks jumps, correcting errors in own work as well as work of others, as needed.
  • Corrects errors in spelling and grammar, but also makes suggestions to improve unclear ideas.
  • Edits display type to Network and AP style.
  • Performs other duties as necessary and as assigned.

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.

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