Intern

Description:

Summary:

The Reporter Intern will work closely with the editorial team to create content for digital platforms that engages audiences and supports the newsroom’s mission. They will develop, report, analyze and create original news and feature stories in text and other forms, including, when appropriate, video, audio, podcasts, Facebook Live events, simple graphics, etc.

What you will do:

• Cover news events in the local market

• Write 3-5 stories per week as assigned

• 40 hours per week; shifts will generally be Monday-Friday business hours, but special coverage may call for weekend or evening week, which will be communicated in advance

• Source Development and relationship building to attain new events in the are

• Contribute to pitching story ideas

• Shoot and edit photos on an as needed basis

What you will bring:

• Ability to write along with an understanding of AP Style

• Strong grammar and analytical skills

• Demonstrated interest in print and online journalism

• Reliable transportation is necessary

• Travel within the local market for story coverage

• Ability to interview sources

• Actively working towards a college degree

• Coursework in journalism or communication preferred

• A valid driver's license

Who we are:

The Baltimore Sun is the largest general-circulation daily newspaper based in the state of Maryland and provides coverage of local and regional news, events, issues, people, and industries. Founded in 1837. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. In print and online, The Baltimore Sun reaches nearly 900,000 readers each week in the Baltimore area, making us the region’s most widely read source of news and information. As we continue building our exciting digital future, it’s our mission to serve our community by delivering the truth every day, engaging our readers and driving results for our advertisers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.