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Social Media Editorial Intern

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Washington, DC, United States
Full-time

Are you passionate about the news? Do you see clearly the possibilities for transforming newsgathering, storytelling and community building through social and digital platforms? We are looking for an aspiring journalist with digital skills to come work with NPR’s social strategy team in the heart of the organization’s Washington, D.C., newsroom. Please apply if you think you have what it takes to join our team.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Hosting NPR’s Snapchat channel (snapchat.com/add/npr)
  • Posting to the NPR News Tumblr (npr.tumblr.com)
  • Assisting the video team with live video comments on Facebook
  • Collaborating with editorial desks and shows on social initiatives

 

Skills/Experience: 
  • Excellent writing, researching and editing skills
  • Comfort working independently and in a team, and able to help set own priorities
  • Ability to work quickly, accurately and under deadline
  • Flexibility and creativity
  • Programming skills are a plus, although this is primarily an editorial internship. 

Organization Info

National Public Radio, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1971
About Us
Mission: 

NPR's mission is to work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public-one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. To accomplish our mission, NPR produces, acquires and distributes programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. Our vision is to serve the public as the leading provider of high quality news, information and cultural programming worldwide.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 6 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 6 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Public Radio, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit