American Public Media Group · 15 hours ago
Intern, Newsroom - Marketplace
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrAmerican Public Media Group is looking for a newsroom intern to support reporters and editors in producing journalism for their leading business news franchise. The role involves pitching and producing longform projects, assisting with cross-newsroom communication, and developing narration skills.
Media and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Pitch and produce longform/special projects in the newsroom
Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects in the newsroom
Assist Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating cross-newsroom communication and collaboration on a daily basis
Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources, conceptualizing and executing reporter-led stories
Train alongside an editor and voice coach to elevate vocal and narration skills
Qualification
Required
Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduates (within the past 18 months)
Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, roughly 9:00 – 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship
Demonstrated familiarity with Marketplace itself and its different arms: as a listener, reader, social media follower
Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently
Must have strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft office products with the ability to learn new software programs
A demonstrated interest (not necessary experience) in audio journalism
Preferred
A demonstrated interest in journalism (i.e. produced work for publication, worked at school newspaper/radio, etc.)
Self-starter with an appetite for learning audio skills
Benefits
Eligible to accrue sick time off
Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
Company
American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group (APMG) works to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.
Founded in 1967Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Jean Taylor
President and CEO
Nick Kereakos
CTO / SVP
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