The Reader and its sister operations El Perico, OmahaJobs and PioneerMedia are now taking applications for summer internships.
The Reader has a long legacy in Omaha, emerging as a small upstart paper in 1994. Today, it is a member of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia and has published well over 30,000 stories, thanks to contributions from hundreds of creative individuals.
Weathering the pandemic is pushing us to explore better ways to be a sustainable, solutions-based resource for an active, engaged community.
Student interns gain hands-on, real-world experience, expand their existing skills and collaborate with our team to create print and online content.
Starting in 2008, The Reader team has also become a local leader in digital marketing services under the brand PioneerMedia.Me. As a company, our core values are relationships first, community advocacy, and integrity.
To apply, send a resume, cover letter and 2 -3 writing samples to work@thereader.com.
Production or Editorial Internship (minimum request of 10-15 hours a week):
> Assist with news and culture reporting. Our coverage includes stories about news, art, food and music with enough freedom to follow many of your own ideas.
> Create multimedia reporting projects, contribute to online content and social media management.
> Work with community contributors, empower community storytelling and engagement.
> Learn about print production including pre-press, layout and design and proofing.
> Tracking and listing local events.
> Assisting with our daily Reed Moore newsletter.
> Additional duties as assigned.
Marketing or Sales Internship (minimum request of 10-15 hours a week):
> Help local businesses understand their customers with advanced research and data techniques.
> Work with an official Grow with Google City Partner.
> Implement educational and consultative approaches that help businesses drive the best results based on their needs, not the products we can sell. Build trust by bringing value.
> Collaborate on creative content for marketing, SEO and advertising campaigns.
> Assist businesses with the fundamentals of Identity SEO and foundational marketing, including a number of complimentary services.
> Help build, track and optimize integrated campaigns across multiple online and offline channels.
Summer application deadline: May 1, 2021. *Start date: June 1, 2021.
If interested, please email a cover letter, 3-5 work samples and a resume to work@thereader.com.
Payment: monthly stipend
https://thereader.com/jobs