Assistant Managing Editor R.J. Post will join us to interview for a news reporting internship next summer. Post says, "We treat our interns as full-fledged reporters for the 10 weeks they are here. We expect our reporters to write one bylined story every day, on average, plus a Sunday every week. They will have opportunities to cover a variety of features, local and area events, crime, government meetings and probably some politics. We like interns who will complete assignments given to them but also bring their own...ideas to the table."
Internship Description:
The Grand Island Independent is seeking applicants for its summer newswriting internship. The 10-week, paid internship presents an opportunity to write a wide variety of news and feature stories covering everything from local festivals to police and government news to enterprise pieces. The intern will gain professional reporting experience while working alongside The Independent’s team of experienced journalists and should end the summer with a file full of high-quality clips, including front-page bylines. The successful applicant should be inquisitive and eager and should display a good command of language and Associated Press style. Experience is helpful, but a willingness to tackle anything and everything while learning is equally important. Everyone from seniors who will be graduating in May on down to freshmen will be considered. Applicants should submit a resume and three clips. Stories written for publication are preferable over stories written as class assignments. A cover letter is not necessary.
Please sign up for a 30 minute interview time slot with this link to a Google spreadsheet. Interviews will be Friday, Sept. 23 in 138 Andersen Hall.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12PVC8Xa5LnY435LhRhrv76dCVrNMZqnlqtdrnuEyw1U/edit?usp=sharing
If you need to practice interviewing or need your resume looked over prior to your interview, please make an appointment with Courtney Pearson, Career Development Specialist, in MyPlan. Her office is located in 107 Andersen Hall.
If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Pearson at cpearson5@unl.edu or during her office hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.