Job Details
Job Description
Boston.com, one of the most-read digital media outlets in the region, is looking for a college junior or senior to join our team for part-time co-op/internship focused on audience engagement journalism.
Qualified candidates are highly collaborative student journalists who are interested in obtaining versatile experience at a digital media outlet. Our newsroom publishes fast, local, useful content for people who are primarily reading on their phones. Boston.com is offering this experience to a college journalist from September to December 2024. This is a paid position. Candidate must currently be enrolled in college/university.
Responsibilities
- Pitch and execute multimedia projects, emphasizing highly visual, short-form formats that are created originally and/or obtained from third parties
- Balancing tight turnaround and advance-notice projects focused across general assignment news, sports, lifestyle, and things to do.
- Serve as a teamwide collaborator and resource on all Boston.com multimedia projects.
- Sharing your content across our various social media channels, tapping into the conversation of the day with pertinent copy and local knowledge.
Qualifications
- College student studying journalism or related major.
- Experience at a media outlet is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.
- An enthusiasm for digital journalism and an eagerness to learn; on-the-job training and access to professional development opportunities are provided throughout the co-op program.
This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.
EEO Statement
At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part to achieve this is by having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive - like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.