Hearst Connecticut Media Group (HCMG) journalists serve communities across Connecticut producing trusted local journalism that reaches readers wherever they are on through our app newsletters social platforms video channels and our portfolio of 10 daily newspapers and a group of weeklies.
Were looking for a collaborative organized and thoughtful Social Video Intern for an 8 to 10 week paid full-time internship embedded in our newsroom. This person will edit videos for reporters photographers and the community for social platforms including Instagram TikTok and YouTube Shorts. They may also go out and shoot video of their own to partner with stories or to stand alone on those platforms.
Duties and responsibilities could include:
Working collaboratively with editors reporters photographers and audience team members to edit one-to-three minute videos in Canva on deadline
Optimize video for distribution across platforms including social web and search with strong attention to headlines thumbnails metadata and SEO best practices
Taking on a small special project in collaboration with other journalists
Qualifications:
Strong video editing writing and verbal communication skills
Some college experience preferably in an English communications or related field
Organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter resume and relevant video clips for consideration.
Hearst Connecticut Media Group is committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds in mediaincluding women people of color individuals with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community and veteransto apply.
This internship can be based in either Norwalk or Meriden and is not eligible for remote candidates.
Required Experience:
Intern
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