Digital Marketing - CRIID 

Job Title: Digital Journalist - KWSO Internship
Salary Range: $15 

Supervisor: Misty Greene
Status (Branch Level) / Hours: 32 hours

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and creative Digital Journalism Intern to join our dynamic editorial team. The Digital Journalist Intern will assist in producing high-quality, engaging content across multiple digital platforms, including social media, websites, and multimedia outlets. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the digital journalism field, working with a team of experienced journalists to report on current events, trends, and stories of significance to our audience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.    

• Assist with content production for social media, including posting, monitoring, and engaging with followers.

• Conduct interviews and gather information from various sources to produce accurate and engaging stories.

• Collaborate with the editorial team on multimedia projects, including video, photo, and infographics.

• Monitor current events and industry news to stay ahead of breaking stories and trends.

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for editorial direction and content strategy.

• Ensure all content is optimized for digital audiences

Work Location: 

Standards and Expectations

• Facilitate a professional environment for our clients and staff through appropriate and professional communication with all visitors; maintain professional boundaries at all times

• Always conduct oneself appropriately and professionally

• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

• Function as a role model for other staff; exhibit confidence in self and in others

• Proactively identify problems, troubleshoot, and problem solve in one-on-one and group settings

• Demonstrate a clear commitment to good communication, including giving and asking for feedback

• Commitment to working on a team, and to assisting other team members if their workloads become excessive 

• Strong desire to serve the community in support of WSCAT mission

Required Certifications/Licenses

Other Skills (will probably be learned on the job for the interns)

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills

• A strong interest in digital journalism, media trends, and storytelling.

• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly.

Work Environment

• Possible exposure to airborne pathogens (e.g., COVID-19). May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as facemasks (for respiratory protection) and/or gloves. 

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10lbs and occasionally lift and/or support up to 75lbs

• While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and to use hands to handle/feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, to taste or smell, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment at Will

• Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship in any way.

• Either the employee or WSCAT may terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause.