The Post and Courier News Intern - Furman University
On-siteGreenville, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Produce assigned stories from a variety of beats, ensuring accuracy in fact, tone, and implication. Pitch, develop, and produce story ideas from ongoing coverage, local issues, and developed sources. Coordinate assignments and schedules with editors while maintaining weekly activity journals and attending check-in meetings. Utilize videography, photography, and social media as storytelling tools, and master available job technology and systems. Build knowledgeable, diverse sources for stories and leverage strong communication skills to develop trusting relationships with the public. Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with excellent prioritization and follow-through. This role is open to Furman University students pursuing a degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or English.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English or relevant field
- Enrolled in Furman University
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships and maintaining a high level of confidentiality
- Strong organization and prioritization skills with excellent follow through
- Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Strong, professional work ethic
- Excellent social media skills
- Good customer relation skills with the ability to easily and professionally speak and work with readers and the public
- Ability to work remotely, if necessary
- Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; close eye work on computer screen; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop; light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds
- Local travel may be required
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