Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal and SweetIQ, and U.K. media company Newsquest. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
The Burlington Free Press is in search of talented college students looking for an enriching paid internship. As a Summer 2019 Intern Program participant, you will develop, integrate and apply skill sets and experiences in support of the newsroom team. The purpose of the internship experience is to provide opportunities where college (undergrad and grad) students can develop, grow and become the next generation of talent for our network.
Internship supervisors offer mentoring, networking and real-world experience in a fun, entrepreneurial atmosphere. As part of one of our news team, you will work on meaningful and impactful coverage and projects, as well as enjoy peer-to-peer engagement while working on activities that promote professional development supplemental to the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, report, write and help create compelling text and multimedia journalism serving the Greater Burlington and Vermont audience that seeks takeaways from news events as well as information how events impact them.
- Make it a mission to inform and engage readers through immediacy, insightful reporting and riveting storytelling.
- Work with coach, content creators, visual journalist and producers to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform.
- Connect with the audience through social media.
- Shadow reporters and learn digital and video skills.
- Learn how headlines, SEO, social posts and effective mobile writing techniques help extend the reach of content.
- Collaborate with visual journalist and producers to provide all the appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos,videos and graphics).
- Capture basic photos and video as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0
- Well organized, detail oriented, adaptable and flexible
- Ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment
- Excellent organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills
- Previous internship experience is a plus
- Technical skills required for multiple aspects of the role
- Ideal candidates will possess strong Office and PC skills.
Deadline date: Sunday, January 19, 2020
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