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Iowa Public Radio · 21 hours ago

The Midwest Newsroom News Fellow

Des Moines, IA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern, Entry Level

1+ years exp

Iowa Public Radio is offering a 12-month reporting fellowship focused on immigration policy and its impact. The fellow will work on investigative journalism and storytelling, supported by a strong team, and will have the opportunity to amplify underrepresented voices.

BroadcastingNewsNon Profit

Responsibilities

Cover immigration policy and its impact on individuals and communities

Amplify voices that often go unheard

Dig for answers and craft compelling narratives for audio and digital audiences

Combine investigative and accountability projects and short-term stories based on partner needs

Pursue stories of their own and report assigned stories for partner newsrooms

Learn or enhance skills in audio reporting, data journalism, public records, writing for multiple platforms, and social media storytelling

Qualification

Audio reportingData journalismPublic recordsWriting for multiple platformsSocial media storytellingStory idea generationInvestigative journalismBilingual in Spanish

Required

Current students are ineligible to apply

At least 1 year of experience (including internships) working in a professional newsroom environment

Demonstrated ability to generate story ideas

Ability to identify stories that will amplify voices that often go unheard, dig for answers and craft compelling narratives for audio and digital audiences

Keen interest in telling stories throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas

A valid state-issued driver's license and reliable transportation and ability to travel