Democracy and the Future of Journalism will be a series of community conversation programs across Nebraska that bring the general public together with a variety of journalists and others involved with the media sector to explore issues such as the role of news media in maintaining an informed citizenry; challenges facing national, state, and local news media; public concern over “fake news” and biased news reporting; and the state of journalism in rural and urban areas. Panelists will include Pultizer winners and finalists, and will represent a variety of perspectives on the state of the news media in our society, and how this relates to the state of American democracy. This program is part of a national “Democracy and the Informed Citizen” initiative involving state humanities councils throughout the country that seeks to deepen the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the vital connections between democracy, the humanities, journalism, and an informed citizenry.
Project Intern Description:
-$12 per hour, working up to 10 hours per week.
-The intern will provide planning, implementation, and logistical support for this initiative, assisting HN staff with:
-Communications and arrangements with program panelists and moderators
-Communications and arrangements with program host sites and partner organizations; Publicity efforts
-Perform related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong communication skills (verbal and written), experience with organizing events or programs, and an interest in journalism, civic engagement, and the humanities. Familiarity with program evaluation methods would be beneficial.
The HN office is located on the 3rd floor of the Lincoln Community Foundation building,
Centennial Mall & N St., and is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hours worked by the project intern are flexible, and can be a combination of off-site and at the HN office. The project timeline is through March 2019.
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Humanities Nebraska at jobs@humanitiesnebraska.org. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 16, or until the position is filled.