LevittownNow.com and NewtownPANow.com are seeking a reporting/editorial intern for winter and spring 2017.
Our fast-growing, community-based new organization that serves 12 municipalities and just under 200,000 residents in Lower Bucks County is looking for an intern that is eyeing opportunities to learn more about the journalism, photography and video production.
The internship, which is unpaid but may be eligible for college credit, will help a student gain real-world experience in a fast-paced news environment that includes field reporting and regular collaboration with other reporters, sales and marketing professionals.
Reporting from our team has been featured in many Philadelphia region news organizations and nationally by NBC News, Fox News, NPR, Sports Illustrated, MSNBC and ESPN and internationally by the The London Daily Mail and Sweden’s Aftonbladet.
Reporter Amanda Burg talking to two pilgrims after seeing the Pope.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Responsibilities
- Research, report, and write news and/or feature stories each week.
- Assist with creation of multimedia content
- File public information requests with local, state and federal government
Skills and Specifications
- Must have ability to work independently as well as in partnership with teams
- Must be able to define and work to deadlines
- Reliable insured transportation.
- Competency in Google Documents
- Personal computer and internet access
- Social Media experience preferred
- Hard-working and willing to pitch in wherever needed
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Brings a positive attitude and enthusiasm to the team
Position Status: Intern – Unpaid – after school flexible hrs/wk
Start Date: February 6, 2017
End Date: May 10, 2017
Apply: Email resume and any available clips/writing samples to advertising@newtownpanow.com
