Editorial intern

Job Overview

The editorial internship offers experience in newspaper and digital news writing and reporting with a focus on business journalism. The intern works 20 hours per week in the Business Journal newsroom for 12 weeks. Hours are flexible, though a set weekly schedule is preferred. Training and supervision is provided.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting and writing assignments include short feature articles, such as award-honoree profiles, and daily digital news stories and features. Interns may pursue additional stories with editor approval. Interns will also attend and help out at Business Journal events. In-office attendance is required, though remote work is acceptable on certain days.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant is a hardworking, conscientious individual who pays attention to details and deadlines and can demonstrate competency in the basics of reporting and writing news. Multimedia experience with photography and video a plus.

Specific requirements :

• Candidates must have published clips
• Able to demonstrate a proficiency for news writing
• Express and demonstrate interest in business journalism as a potential career choice
• Proficient using MS Office products (ie; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficient using communication platforms (ie; Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.)

Internships are offered to college students, usually those who have completed some journalism courses, and recent college graduates.

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs :

Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Salary Range

15.57 / hour

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. Appropriate CDC guidelines are being followed for the protection of our employees and customers.