This internship will support Morning Edition, the most listened-to news radio program in the country.
Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge, and occasionally amuse.
Our intern assists the show’s producers, editors, and hosts by pitching stories, helping to book guests, and researching the issues behind the stories we cover.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects
- Pitches story ideas at the daily editorial meeting
- Helps book interviews
- Logs recordings of interviews and events
- Assists in getting the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks
Skills/Experience:
- A keen interest in the news
- Strong research, writing and organizational skills
- Journalism major not required
Preferred:
- Newsroom experience
- Digital media skills, including proficiency in social media
- Knowledge of NPR programming
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 10 2018
Active Until:
Nov 10 2018
Hiring Organization:
National Public Radio, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit