What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Intern position at Crain Communications?
Are you passionate aboutreportingand writing, regardless of the subject matter? Are you excited to honeyour understanding of global economics, financial trends and reports, personnel moves, and quick-turn breaking news?Are you keen to try conference and events production and management?If yes, this internship couldbe a good fit for you.
As an editorial intern forPensions & Investments, you will be an integral part of our editorial and conference teams, working closely with seasoned professionals who will help you learnnew skillsandimprove your existing ones.
Throughout the internship, you will have theopportunitytodo some orall ofthe following:
- Writeassignednews stories on global financial trends,dataand research pertaining to investment management.In time, we'll expect you topitch andwriteon topics of your own choosing,in partnership with our international news editor.
- Learnthe basics of digital and print journalism, from a pitching stories to how editorial decisions are made.
- See how a conference and related events are produced, from conception to recruitment of speakers to logistics.
This internship is best for driven self-starters whoenjoyworking collaborativelywith others.Ifyou are someone who raises your hand for new tasks,has ideas for new best practices,is excited to participate in every aspect of journalism and conferences,and is thrilled about learning an important beat, this is a great internship for you.
Basic Qualifications
- Post-graduate or seeking a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Strong writing and communication skills, excellent grasp of grammar and style.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Self-motivation.
- Team player who can work in a collaborative newsroom.
- Must be participating in the Dow Jones News Fund Internship program
Preferences
- Some journalism curriculum preferred.
- At least one professional internship with a credible news organization is preferred, but not mandatory. Experience with a quality collegiate news organization strongly preferred.
- Some business or automotive experience is highly preferred, but not mandatory.
- Social media savvy.
- Digital/multimedia experience is a major plus.
This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency:
The exact pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.
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Brand Overview:
Pensions & Investmentsdelivers critical financial news, data, and analysis to executives responsible for the investment of large institutional assets such as pension funds, endowments and foundations. It reaches top global executives at corporations, governments, pension and retirement fund executives, investment advisers, consultants, and financial institutions. It is the world's leading media brand for institutional investing.
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About Crain Communications:
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.
Environmental Demands
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- An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
- A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
- A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
- Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.
Many positions will also include work done in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.
Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change.
Physical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. For most positions, it is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create/maintain documents within filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are light work-exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Some positions will have additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and/or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role.
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