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About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism eyeopening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. Its also what drives our hiring.
Below youll find an employment opportunity in the fastpaced setting of the Philadelphia regions leading public media provider. The awardwinning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television radio and online. Whether its preparing a program to air or a behindthescenes role in support all positions are vital to continuingand growingour impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard a platform to share everyones stories a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about ourSocial Responsibility Program. Its how we live.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn how to assign produce write and edit multimedia news stories
- Have the opportunity to create original content
- Learn to pitch ideas and communicate why a piece will work
- Hone news judgment
- Work in a deadlinedriven environment and learn to operate under pressure
- Have an experience that will foster interpersonal skills quick and creative writing and exacting copy skills.
- Learn how to report and produce stories for radio and digital audiences including acquiring audio editing skills with potential for voicing experience.
- Work will include collaborating with and shadowing reporters and editors.
Qualifications
Intern candidates should have demonstrated experience in journalism radio/multimedia preferred. They should also be assertive and comfortable calling people on the phone to help secure people for show interviews. They must be a fast learner on the technical side. Strong writing skills required. Web design skills and some basic understanding of video production and editing processes a plus.
In order for an application to be considered all of the below materials must be submitted.
- Resume
- Cover letter discussing career goals computer and language skills and any specific relevant broadcasting or media experience
- A two or threepage writing sample
- A Link if appropriate to media or digital work
- A letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your relevant experience background skills and/or work ethic.
*Individual must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student graduate student or recent graduate (no more than three years from graduation date).
*All WHYY employees are required to receive the COVID19 vaccination. Proof will be required upon hiring.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
