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Department: Editorial

Reports To: Associate Editor

Hours: 5-7 hours per week

Paid: $55/Published Story

Overview:

Do you have an interest in writing, but haven’t found a place to hone your craft? Are you interested in sharing important and meaningful stories to the University of Minnesota’s large, diverse community? The Minnesota Daily is looking for perceptive student writers to fill our reporter intern position. Learn how to be vigilant, talk to sources and think creatively about news delivery. This entry-level reporting position will allow you to learn about journalism from your fellow peers in an upbeat, exciting atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing one story or more per week
• Interns will work closely with associate newsroom editors to cultivate beat reporting experience, interviewing skills and writing clean copy
• Will assist the breaking news team when developing stories arise
• Interns should be willing to learn from their peers on all things journalism related: From live-tweeting, to engaging with readers on social media, to learning the ins-and-outs of investigative reporting
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Editor

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Must have an interest in news writing (especially as it pertains to digital)
• You *do not* need to be in the journalism school to apply for this position. We welcome applicants from all majors and backgrounds.

Submit an Application

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Editorial

Reports To: Sports Editor

Hours: 5-10 hours/week

Paid: No

You’re well read, you know the game, you’re not afraid to talk to strangers — sounds like you’re a perfect fit for the Daily’s Sports Intern. The Minnesota Daily is looking for student writers who enjoy fast-paced environments, and who’re ready to put pen to paper and scout out stories about Gophers athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts Q&A stories with various individuals working in Gopher Athletics
• Write list-article stories about creative subjects
• Generates story ideas that are unconventional for a newspaper
• Ability to gather accurate and complete information and resources
• Works closely with Sports Editor to develop strategies for handling stories
• Must be able to attend weekly sports meetings and read and critically critique the Daily
• Have undying respect for deadlines and should demonstrate a willingness to learn
• Will be required to fill in on sports coverage when reporters are unable to
• Other duties as assigned by Sports Editor

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Some writing experience and some knowledge of AP style
• Knowledge of reporting and writing
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication is necessary to be successful in this position
• You *do not* need to be in the journalism school to apply for this position. We welcome applicants from all majors and backgrounds.

Submit an Application

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.

Department: Editorial

Reports To: Arts and Entertainment Editor

Hours: 8-10 hours per week

Paid: No

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing one story per week
• Develops story ideas and maintains source contacts
• Works closely with editors to determine angles and appropriate sourcing for stories
• Other duties as assigned by A&E Editor

Qualifications:

• Must be a University of Minnesota student
• Must have strong interest in arts reporting and criticism and general newspaper production
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours while developing a story
• Must have ability to hear, speak, and write English clearly
• Regularly require the ability to visually analyze newspaper content
• Frequently require verbal intelligence to convey ideas and knowledge to the editor and other reporters

You *do not* need to be in the journalism school to apply for this position. We welcome applicants from all majors and backgrounds

Submit an Application

Disclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at-will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.

The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.