Reporting Intern, News

Anticipated Start Date: 06/02/2025

POSITION PURPOSE 

The news reporting intern will learn to create, edit, and distribute compelling news content for a variety of digital and broadcast platforms. This position will gain experience in audio, digital and video journalism production, professional editing techniques, and writing.  As a valued member of our team, the news reporting intern will have learning and growth opportunities from each of our content areas, collaborating across departments like radio, television, video, community engagement, and more.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to accurately, satisfactorily, and timely perform the functions listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

• Assist in reporting news content creation and distribution
  - This could include making calls on news stories, attending press events, community gatherings and other newsworthy events in Central Indiana for coverage

• Conduct research and gather information for news projects
  - This could involve interviewing experts and writing stories for broadcast and web

• Help to manage and maintain WFYI's news content
  - This could include uploading and organizing digital files, creating and updating metadata, and backing up digital content

• Generate new ideas for news and digital content projects
  - This could involve brainstorming new topics, formats, and approaches to storytelling

• Value, contribute to, and sustain WFYI’s commitment to representing the rich diversity that is our community and amplifying the stories that represent the experiences of all

Other Functions: 

• Spend time in other areas/departments to learn how the organization functions

• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience 

Required: 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or have graduated within the last six months

• Must be a college junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in journalism, video production, digital media, audio production, communications, or related field

• Demonstrated ability to create engaging video or audio content for digital platforms, social media, or broadcast

• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere or Audition)  

• Professional portfolio or demo reel. 

• Experience using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills

• The ability to effectively interact both in-person and virtually via email, phone and/or Teams

• An aptitude for problem solving and an eagerness to pursue new challenges

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Willingness to jump in on any task when needed