Communication Internships

Organization Name

Cleveland Daily Banner Journalism Intern

Address, City, & State

1505 25th Street N.W. Cleveland, TN

Intern Position Title

Journalism Intern

Position Summary
Briefly describe the
nature of the intern's work

Interns with the Cleveland Daily Banner assist newsroom staff with day-to-day operations while gaining valuable reporting and writing experience. Opportunities include assignments to cover local government meetings and other community events. There are also opportunities for interns to pursue their own ideas for news and feature stories, with guidance from newsroom staff. Interns can try writing for a variety of news reporting beats or choose to complete most of their work in one area of interest, such as feature writing, sports reporting or photography.

Department

Newsroom

Reports To

Staff Writer Christy Armstrong (christy.armstrong@clevelandbanner.com)

Pay Grade or Stipend

None

Internship Available During

Fall, Spring, Summer Term(s)

Work Schedule/Hours

Flexible

Duties & Responsibilities
Outline the major tasks that the intern will complete

• Based on personal interview and interests.
• Required to complete a minimum number of news reporting assignments.
• Depending on skill and interest level, students also may be given photography assignments.

Skills & Qualifications
Outline the skills the intern will need to successfully fulfill your expectations.

• Successful completion of at least one college-level English course required.
• Completion of at least one college-level journalism/media writing course preferred
• Ability to write in AP Style required
• Experience writing for a university student newspaper preferred
• Photography experience a plus

Process
Describe the application
process.

We evaluate the applications on an individual basis to see if we can partner for mutual benefit to both the Banner and the intern. Email a resume and 3-5 writing samples to Kaitlin Gebby at Kaitlin.gebby@clevelandbanner.com . Though not required, applicants may also include photography samples.

Supervisor's Name

Kaitlin Gebby

Title

Intern Coordinator

E-mail Address

Kaitlin.gebby@clevelandbanner.com

Telephone Number

423-472-5041 and ask for Kaitlin

Fax Number

(423) 614-6529