What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Valerie Friedman Emerging Journalists Internship position at ctpublic?
Internship Description
Availability: Summer 2025
Hours: 11-weeks, Maximum of 20 hours per week. Internships are expected to work on a hybrid schedule, meaning some remote opportunities combined with supervised on-site opportunities.
Start date: June 2, 2025 through August 8, 2025
Internship Summary:
The Valerie Friedman Emerging Journalists Internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic radio newsroom, ideal for students with a passion for audio journalism and in-depth news reporting. Interns will work closely with the CT Public News and Radio team to produce accurate, unbiased, and engaging content. This internship is a unique opportunity for those looking to develop their skills in broadcast writing, audio production, and field reporting.
Interns will learn the fundamentals of writing for broadcast, recording, editing, and mixing audio, and assisting reporters on field assignments. They will also participate in news meetings, contribute to newscasts, and may be involved in advanced tasks like conducting interviews or reporting stories. Interns will gain valuable exposure to daily newsroom operations and contribute to real-world news coverage under tight deadlines.
Interns can expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. All internships are paid bi-weekly, and interns are required to complete timecards. Interns must attend a virtual Newcomer's Orientation on their first day.
Internship Responsibilities
- Accompany and assist reporters on news assignments.
- Assist news anchors in producing newscasts.
- Collect audio and/or conduct interviews.
- Conduct research on show topics and share content online.
- Deliver content on tight deadlines with precision timing.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Record, edit, and mix audio.
- Research or produce visual or social media assets for the web.
- Write for news broadcasts and prepare news stories for the web.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Adobe programs and/or other video and audio editing software.
- Awareness of the public radio mission and vision of CT Public.
- News and current affairs, especially within the local community.
Ability to:
- Arrive in the virtual or on-site space when scheduled and meet deadlines as assigned.
- Be creative, resourceful, motivated, and original, while responding to feedback and editorial direction.
- Learn the basics of radio production.
- Report and tell diverse stories from the perspective of Connecticut's constituents.
- Juggle multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency, and work well with all staff.
- Learn and share knowledge with others.
Skill in:
- Computer and internet proficiency, as well as Zoom.
- Organization, self-starting, and the ability to work independently.
- Research, writing, proofreading, editing, and strong oral communication skills.
- Social media and website editing.
- Working with Microsoft Office 365 apps (including Smartsheets, Excel, Outlook, and Word).
- Working under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Candidates should be pursuing a career or course of study related to Communications or Journalism; however, other majors and interests are always considered. A personal vehicle is preferred, or familiarity with public transit systems.
