Summary:
A news internship at the Morning Call takes you into the heart of the ultimate journalism class. Undergraduate or graduate college students, as well as recent graduates, are allowed. Professional experience through a previous internship or freelance work, students who have experience with campus media will be considered with a strong body of work
This summer internship is a 12-week paid position.
What you will do:
Be assigned to different newsroom departments, supervised by an editor, and given assignments to complete on a short-term or long-term basis
Develop story ideas to pitch to editors
Cover news and business topics
Research, report and write articles to be published
Collaborate with members of the editorial news teams to brainstorm ideas
What you will bring:
Completion of basic college journalism/communication courses
Interns are responsible for finding their own housing
Interns generally are current college students, but we also will consider recent college graduates
Benefits and Compensation:
The hourly wage is $20.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/tribpub
Who we are:
The Morning Call is a Tribune Publishing newspaper, located in the thriving Lehigh Valley, the third-most populous region in the state, 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
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