What are the responsibilities and job description for the Now Desk Intern - Breaking News position at The Philadelphia Inquirer?
The Philadelphia Inquirer is looking for journalism or communications majors who are juniors and seniors and have worked for their college publications. Prior internships at news outlets is a plus but not a requirement. What is most important is a commitment to and a passion for journalism as a profession. Unless otherwise noted, each intern will work for 9 weeks starting from June to August.
What You'll Do Now desk reporting : We seek a reporter who wants to be in the middle of the conversation, ensuring that our coverage reflects what people are thinking and talking about right now. If you're adept at quick and thorough reporting, or you know how to spot the real story amid the noise, or you can assemble a great yarn with dispatch. We're looking for news omnivores who are tuned into what's happening both nationally and in the Philadelphia region.
Who We're Looking For
- Must be attending an accredited college or university
- The ideal candidate is a junior or senior studying journalism who has worked for their school news outlet, has had prior internships in a professional news setting, and has knowledge of the many platforms available in today's media landscape
- Applicants must be attentive to detail and accuracy and journalistic ethics
- Applicants must be able to work efficiently and coolly in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and be able to quickly master new tools and techniques as they arise
- They must have a finely-honed sense of journalistic ethics and a desire to understand the audience and community
- Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment
Other Things To Know
About Us.
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 180,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of people to join our team. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
We value diverse levels of experience, abilities, and backgrounds. Because of this, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job description. The Inquirer may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply for vacant positions at all levels of the organization, including but not limited to people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and / or local law.
