Intern

Summary:

A STEM internship at the South Florida Sun Sentinel takes you into the heart of the ultimate journalism: a digital news operation in one of America’s largest metropolitan areas. This is an internship opportunity for undergraduate or graduate college students.

The person selected as the science-technology intern will work full time for 10-12 weeks (start date is flexible depending on the student)

What you will do:

• Research, report and write articles to be published on SunSentinel.com and in the South Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper

• Collaborate with members of the editorial news teams to brainstorm ideas and pitch content on science fields, including health, technology, environment, and others

• Assist with the creation and editing of content, including articles, social media posts, and other written or visual materials

• Contact sources at Innovation Centers in South Florida to explore advancements in the fields of science and technology, and pitch/report/write articles based on those explorations

• At the conclusion of the internship, compose a summary that can be shared with Sun Sentinel newsroom managers to guide future coverage of key topic areas, as well as shared with the student’s institution of higher learning to help forge future collaboration

What you will bring:

• Interns generally are current college students, but we also will consider recent college graduates

• Professional experience through a previous internship or freelance work is strongly preferred, though students whose experience is limited to campus media also will be considered

• Completion of basic journalism courses

• Strong communication skills and good news judgment

Who we are:

The South Florida Sun Sentinel, founded in 1910, serves Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun Sentinel's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. We are headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and are part of Tribune Publishing Company.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include a short letter describing your background, career goals, 2-4 clips demonstrating proficiency in writing on STEM topics

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

• Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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