Summer News Intern
The News & Advance located in Lynchburg, Virginia is now
hiring a creative, motivated student journalist for a 10-week paid internship this
summer.
We want our interns to walk away with a rewarding,
real-world newsroom experience, a pile of great clips and the skills they need
to develop into the next generation of journalists.
Qualified candidates should be inquisitive self-starters who
are capable of producing compelling content for our digital and print platforms.
Interns should feel empowered to find
and pitch great stories about our increasingly diverse communities. We want
multitaskers who can juggle multiple assignments and embrace all facets of multimedia
storytelling.
We will provide an atmosphere of collaboration and support
for all interns.
For our summer internships, we are seeking a variety of applicants, from news and sports reporters to photographers and videographers, but successful candidates will be innovative, prolific and deadline-driven. Interns will work alongside professional journalists in our newsroom, who will provide guidance, direction and support. Interns will receive customized training on topics such as how to develop sources, how to prioritize diversity and inclusion in news coverage and how to pitch a great story. They’ll also have access to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who are part of the Lee Enterprises network of 77 news markets across the U.S.
Interns should have their own transportation to assignments
and must be available to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and
weekends.
To apply, submit the following items by April 8: A cover letter; a resume detailing relevant journalism experience; and five examples of published journalism work. Email all documents to Matt Busse, Editor, mbusse@newsadvance.com
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We participate in E-Verify.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting
work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive
benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program
includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company
provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer
a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid
time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This
includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news,
with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica
versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million
daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We
also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are
committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We
are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects
the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we
recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
Other details
- Job Family Multiple Dept
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required Yes
- Required Education Some College
- Job Start Date Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- 101 Wyndale Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
- The News & Advance, 101 Wyndale Dr, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America