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Reporter Internship

Midland Daily News is looking for a collaborative, curious, organized and thoughtful Reporter Intern for an 8 to 10 week paid full-time internship in our newsroom.

The Reporter Intern could cover topics ranging from breaking news to to trending coverage. This intern will be responsible for coordinating our (very busy) weekend coverage during the summer months.

Duties and responsibilities could include:

Works collaboratively with editors to tell impactful stories across platforms that engage and retain local subscribers and other readers

Reports and writes quickly and effectively to break news online. Follows up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces

Is able to write compelling features that find “the heart” of the story to connect with readers.

Effectively shoots and edits photos and video to accompany stories as needed

Qualifications:

Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills

Some college experience, preferably in journalism (related fields will also be considered)

Organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks

The ability to work independently and maturely represent the Daily News in the community.

A sense of adventure and a passion for storytelling!

To apply:

Send a cover letter, resume and clips for review to David.Clark@hearst.com

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories–growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms–to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Be a part of something bigger–Your Headline Awaits

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