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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: News intern
DIVISION: News (radio, television, print/web)
REPORTS TO: Senior producer
CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
PAY: $15.50 per hour
Do you want to learn the skills to become a successful multi-platform journalist in an award-winning newsroom? WXXI News is seeking a motivated intern to work alongside our seasoned journalists on daily stories and digital projects.
As an intern, you will learn our newsroom operation, standards, and tech - a multimedia journalism bootcamp. After that, you'll be working with our talented team in the production of daily news and enterprise journalism for our various platforms. WXXI journalists wear a lot of hats, and your day could include covering a press conference at City Hall, doing research for our 2025 elections coverage, or assisting in the production of one of our live radio shows.
Do you want to learn the skills to become a successful multi-platform journalist in an award-winning newsroom? WXXI News is seeking a motivated intern to work alongside our seasoned journalists on daily stories and digital projects.
As an intern, you will learn our newsroom operation, standards, and tech - a multimedia journalism bootcamp. After that, you'll be working with our talented team in the production of daily news and enterprise journalism for our various platforms. WXXI journalists wear a lot of hats, and your day could include covering a press conference at City Hall, doing research for our 2025 elections coverage, or assisting in the production of one of our live radio shows.
Responsibilities
Newsgathering: research, pre-interviews and interviews, fact checking
Production: recording and editing audio and video in Adobe Suite
Writing: broadcast scripts and web copy
Attend newsroom meetings
Assist reporters in field production as needed
Cover daily stories as assigned
Shadow other departments at WXXI
Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Requirements
Undergraduate student, currently enrolled in a college program
Journalism/communications or English majors preferred
Some experience creating audio or visual digital content
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Transportation to WXXI studios and news events as necessary
Flexibility to work two 5-hour shifts per week
Knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram
Salary/Benefits
Paid internship $15.50 per hour
Opportunity to gain reporting and production experience across several platforms
Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with team members
Opportunity to participate in special events and company meetings
This position is currently accepting applications.
Date Posted: 28 April 2025
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