[Hiring] Intern, Editorial @American Public Media Group

Role Description

As the Editorial intern, you will be supporting our reporters and editors producing the journalism that makes us the leading business news franchise in the country. Our team is a dynamic, deadline-focused newsroom that is unique among public radio operations in its informal yet informative tone. You will also have the opportunity to work with our longform/special projects team to produce the next season of our award-winning climate solutions podcast, “How We Survive.”

Key Learning Goals:

• Become skilled at pitching and producing longform and special projects
• Learn skills necessary to file stories on deadline
• Develop narration skills

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and produce longform/special projects in the newsroom
• Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects in the newsroom
• Assist Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating cross-newsroom communication and collaboration on a daily basis
• Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources, conceptualizing and executing reporter-led stories

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months
• Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) throughout the internship
• Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office products with the ability to learn new software programs
• A demonstrated interest (not necessary experience) in audio journalism

Requirements

• A demonstrated interest in journalism (i.e. produced work for publication, worked at school newspaper/radio, etc.)
• Self-starter with an appetite for learning audio skills
• Knowledge of audio and video editing software such as Audition, Adobe, or Final Cut

Benefits

• Eligible to accrue sick time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
• Participate in a robust onboarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization

Next Step in the Application

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:

• What interests you about this internship?
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to move about in the community.
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM: Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.