Posted On: August 8, 2017

Journalism Internship

Media Organization: Newsweek Media Group

Company Description

SINCE 1933 NEWSWEEK HAS BEEN A TRUSTED AWARD WINNING SOURCE FOR NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD. TODAY, NEWSWEEK MEDIA GROUP, IS A NEXT GENERATION MEDIA COMPANY BUILT ON THE LEGACY OF NEWSWEEK BUT MADE FOR THE SCREEN AGE.

Job Description

Intern will:
Work with producers to develop skills in writing, editing and producing short, catchy videos for all Newsweek Media Group brands and platforms, including mobile and social.
Learn how to manage a production and publishing schedule
Gain experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.)
Work closely with Executive Producer, Video Production Manager and Senior Producer on developing videos from start to finish
Work closely with Video Manager to help promote video work online through our social media accounts (posts, etc.)
Work within the fast paced news cycle and with video and editorial content management systems
Maintain various spreadsheets that help keep organization
Learn to pitch ideas and visualize these ideas into a compelling short video
Transcribe interviews, etc.
This is an internship for credit.

Required Qualifications:
Passion for journalism, and creative storytelling, strong professional judgment and drive to innovate
Basic proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud's Premiere and professional camera gear. Awareness of video and editorial content management systems
Self starter and eagerness to contribute new ideas
Must be able to work under pressure, handle situations quickly
Must be able to multi-task and have high attention to detail
Must have some knowledge of social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook
Able to work in a team environment and work well with others
Plus: knowledge of After Effects and social media

NOTE: Internship must be 3 months or more.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

To Apply

Please forward resume, cover letter and video samples (if any) to videojobs@ibt.com, with job title and your name in subject line. Please also include when the internship would start and finish and which days/times you can come in the office (if you know already).