Arts & Entertainment Intern – Summer 2019
The Deseret News Arts and Entertainment department is continuously looking for talented seasonal student intern writers.
A&E interns cover everything from movies, television, music, and entertainment technology to performing, literary and fine arts. They inform readers of breaking media and arts news as well as regularly write profiles, feature stories, and in-depth enterprise projects. Internships in the Deseret News Arts and Entertainment department is an opportunity to gain excellent experience, build a portfolio and to write about a variety of topics.
Deseret News internships are paid ($10/hour) and last approximately four months (one semester) in duration. Full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time (16-24 hours per week) internships are available with Deseret News Features with some flexibility to work with class schedules. Internships for summer semester typically start in April/May and end in August (in conjunction with school semesters). Interns will work with their supervising editors to determine exact starting and ending dates, and weekly work schedules. If time off during the semester is needed, that must be coordinated well in advance with the supervising editor.
In order to be considered for this internship, you must include with your application:
1) cover letter,
2) resume and
3) published writing samples (cannot be class papers). You may attach as many documents as you’d like to the online application. (Up to 5MB)
Skills necessary:
- Writing that is engaging, thoughtful, enlightening, informative, rigorous and entertaining
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Training in journalism or other writing experience involving critical/analytical thinking and interviewing
- Knowledge of current events
- Ability to take regular feedback and work with editors in a professional environment
- Ability to write on deadline and take assignments on short notice
- Commitment to Deseret Media Companies mission and values: http://deseretmanagement.com/mission-statement/
Internship requirements:
- Must be at least a college sophomore
- B grade-point average or higher
- Complete an exercise that includes copy-editing test, current events quiz and writing exercise. This exercise will be given at the time of the interview or emailed to you ahead of time.
- Have a phone number where you can be contacted during the internship.
- If hired, you must provide documentation to Human Resources that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Pay
Deseret News internships pay $10.00 per hour.
Deseret News Internship – Opinion Section – Summer 2019
The Deseret News opinion team is continuously looking for talented seasonal student interns to assist in editing opinion content, writing op-eds and publishing opinion stories online. We are especially interested in interns who have a background in editing and are well acquainted with social media. We prefer interns who have previously published opinion content or are familiar with editorial writing.
Internships are paid and are approximately three to four months (one semester) in duration.
- Internships for summer semester typically start in April/May and end in August
Interns will work with their supervisor to determine exact starting and ending dates, as well as weekly work schedules. If time off during the semester is needed, that must be coordinated in advance with the supervisor.
Job expectations:
- Write and publish thoughtful and engaging opinion pieces
- Screen and edit guest commentaries and letters to the editor
- Assist in scheduling opinion content for online publishing throughout the day
- Engage on social media and help grow the Deseret News Opinion following
- Work with editors to contribute content for the Deseret News National Edition
Skills necessary:
- Advanced editing and writing abilities
- A healthy understanding of current events
- Familiarity with AP style (a willingness to learn will also suffice)
- Ability to meet daily deadlines
Along with your application, please include the following:
1) A resume
2) A cover letter
3) A sample of opinion writing
Pay
Deseret News internships pay $10.00 per hour.
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