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Digital News Intern (summer 2024)

WGNO-TV/WNOL-TV | New orleans

WGNO ABC News in New Orleans is Southeast Louisiana’s source for local news and weather. Covering the City of New Orleans and 13 surrounding parishes/counties, WGNO reports breaking news, crime updates and community news that matters.

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This Summer, 2024 internship is for a college senior interested in practical experience in digital journalism. The intern will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in a blend of areas including, but not limited to, digital reporting, digital content management and social media. Ìý

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At WGNO, the digital news intern will:

  • Report and write stories in accordance with Nexstar Media and Associated Press writing standards
  • Edit stories
  • Post content on our website and manage the website
  • Love breaking news and the challenge of reporting a big story
  • Create engaging social media content with graphics, wit and timelinessÌýÌý
  • Be curious and want to learnÌý
  • Possess journalistic integrityÌý

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You’ll be expected to:

  • Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
  • Ensure that everything we publish meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Research and analyzeÌýbackground information for a variety of topics. This goes hand in hand with daily reporting and editing
  • Pitch on-brand local and trending stories
  • Learn and use effective content management
  • Be comfortable working with different technology
  • Demonstrate top-notch communication skills with co-workers and the public
  • Meet the physical demands of the job
  • And of course, perform other duties as assigned

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Internship details:Ìý

  • Interns must be college students in their senior year and will receive college credit for their internship experience
  • The student is aware that this is a non-paid internship for Summer, 2024
  • Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive college credit
  • The intern’s college academic advisor and institution determine the amount of credit available
  • Station department heads will oversee the internship to evaluate, monitor and assess the intern’s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper training
  • The student is responsible for their own transportation
  • Each internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks
  • Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Mass Communication (MACO)

Office Location

102 Talbot Hall

Mailing Address

PO Box 2031, Thibodaux, LA 70310

Phone

985.448.4586
fax: 985.448.4577

Email

Dr. James Stewart, Head

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