Journalism Intern

Location

Denver, CO | United States

Job description

Journalism Intern

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and THE DROP 104.7. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and THE DROP 104.7 to discover provocative and inspiring local, national and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.

The Daniel & Janet Mordecai Journalism Internship is a summer internship opportunity for a current or recently graduated student to work with the Rocky Mountain PBS journalism team on daily responsive content and long form projects. This internship is for those who want to learn the skills and decisions behind story selection, execution and use Diversity Equity and Inclusion principles in that decision making.

This internship position will start with a small cohort of fellow interns on June 3, 2024. Selected candidates may expect to work anywhere from 10-12 weeks, depending on their class schedule. This internship opportunity offers 15-20 hours of work per week, including some nights and weekends (depending on event dates; some travel required).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of responsive content (at least one story per week) and special project work when required.
• Shoots video, edits, and/or writes journalistic content for multiple platforms of RMPM to help further the mission of creating a Colorado where everyone is seen and heard.
• Engages with communities in Colorado to create an open door for content. Meet with community leaders to listen to and hear story ideas. Represents RMPM at community events.
• Uses solid news judgment with the ability to see and recognize stories.
• Other tasks as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a program at an accredited university/college.
• A mix of demonstrated skills, abilities and knowledge will be considered in place of education requirements.

ADDITIONAL Qualifications of Position

• Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and productively with persons at all levels.
• Must possess exceptional time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work within established budgets.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable MVR; must be insurable for driving station vehicles.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION : Persons interested in this position must apply at

and please submit the following items:

1. A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
2. A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.

Work Environment

This position works in office, studio, editing, and/or field environments. This position primarily is Monday through Friday but must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Salary

$20 per hour