The Reader and its sister operations El Perico, OmahaJobs and PioneerMedia are now accepting applications for 2021 fall 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. Starting in 2008, The Reader team has also become a local leader in digital marketing services for local clients under the brand PioneerMedia.Me.
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. Depending on their area of interest, students may emphasize sales/digital marketing (Pioneer Media) or journalism/creative services (The Reader, El Perico.)
As a company, our core values are relationships first, community advocacy, and integrity.
Production or Editorial (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
> Monthly stipend
* Application Deadline: July 17, 2021
* Internship Dates: September 1 - December 31, 2021
* Send a resume, cover letter and 3 - 5 writing samples to work@thereader.com