Reporting Intern
MassLive is seeking candidates for a Content Summer Intern position.
The Content Intern will help produce stories for our readers on local issues. You'll report directly to a news manager and will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to our online news reporting as well as the larger community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day tasks and projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Contributing and researching story ideas
- Fact-checking and copyediting content
- Writing bylined stories
- Producing photos and video
- Interacting on social media platforms with objective commentary, comment moderation and promoting content initiatives
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- Exceptional writing skills
- Familiarity with web publishing tools
- Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences with frequency and urgency
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and appropriately prioritize tasks
- Preference given to college juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or related fields
This is a 40-hour week, up to 10-week paid position and will be based in either our Springfield, Worcester or Boston, MA, office. Pay is $15/hr. Internship requires ability to travel to assignment.
Candidates should provide links to stories when applying.
Deadline to apply is May 1.