Digital Content Intern, News

POSITION PURPOSE
The Digital Content Intern will learn to create, edit, and distribute compelling news content for a variety of digital and broadcast platforms. This position will gain experience in video and audio journalism production, professional editing techniques, and writing for both the big and small screen. As a valued member of our team, the Digital Content Intern will have learning and growth opportunities from each of our content areas, collaborating across departments like radio, television, video, community engagement, and more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to accurately, satisfactorily, and timely perform the functions listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Value, contribute to, and sustain WFYI's commitment to representing the rich diversity that is our community and amplifying the stories that represent the experiences of all.
• Assist with social media news content creation and distribution.
  • This could include helping to develop and execute social media campaigns, creating social media posts and graphics, and monitoring and responding to social media comments and messages.
• Conduct research and gather information for digital news content projects.
  • This could involve interviewing experts, searching online sources, and attending events.
• Help to manage and maintain WFYI's digital news assets.
  • This could include uploading and organizing digital files, creating and updating metadata, and backing up Digital Content.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest digital media trends and technologies.
  • This will help ensure that the Digital Content Intern is able to create and distribute content in the most effective and engaging way possible.
• Generate new ideas for Digital Content projects.
  • This could involve brainstorming new topics, formats, and approaches to digital storytelling.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Spend time in other areas/departments to learn how the organization functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience
Required

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Must be a college junior or senior majoring in journalism, video production, digital media, audio production, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging video or audio content for digital platforms, social media, or broadcast.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere or Audition)

Highly Desirable

• Professional portfolio or demo reel.
• Experience using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively interact both in-person and virtually via email, phone and/or Teams.
• An aptitude for problem solving and an eagerness to pursue new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to jump in on any task when needed.