The Macon Telegraph, part of McClatchy, is looking for a versatile and resourceful journalist intern to focus on local communities, spotlighting problems, highlighting solutions, and making a difference. The goal is to build readership through engaging storytelling and innovation.
Requirements
- Strong writing skills
- excellent news judgment
- a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers.
- Ability to build source networks.
Responsibilities
- Master engaging multimedia storytelling.
- Use social media as a tool to find and develop stories and connect with audiences.
- Familiarize yourself with requesting court documents, police reports, and other public records.
Other
- Be a college student
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.
- Commitment to ethics.
- Ability to work collaboratively to aggressively tackle stories.
- Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced, and constantly evolving.
- include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and three examples of your best work.
- Travel Required: Yes
