INTERN FOR THE  JOURNALISM PROGRAM

1.   JOB DESCRIPTION:

·       This journalism program position will give a work study student or intern the opportunity to work closely with journalism faculty and students 5-10 hours a week helping students create their first personal website as well as supporting journalism classes using Premiere Pro. The position also entails working with faculty to help prepare and post content for the journalism program website, newsletter and social media accounts and helping with journalism program events.

2.   RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       meet with introductory journalism classes to help students get started on their domains

·       hold “Help Hours” ahead of key domain deadlines

·       be available by email to help students troubleshoot

·       provide Premiere Pro editing and trouble-shooting support for MEDPL 283 and MEDPL 388 students

·       help create and post content for the Hunter College Journalism website, newsletter and social media accounts

·       help organize journalism program events like the biannual Pulitzer Center Talk at the Roosevelt House

3.   REQUIREMENTS:

·       Strong digital media skills that include website design (WordPress) and Premiere Pro

·       MEDPL 160 and MEDPL 201 preferred but not required

To apply or for more information please contact Professor Sissel McCarthy at: sm2932@hunter.cuny.edu