Newsroom Assistant
Student will shadow reporters and photographers on assignment and in the newsroom.
Start and end dates: Late September through Late May; or Summer months
Location: One News Plaza, Buffalo 14240
Day(s) of the week the intern needs to be on site: 2 days per week, can be flexible
How many hours: 2-4 per day
Session(s) for internship? All sessions available Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Any age requirement? Junior or Senior
Any course prerequisites: No, but interest in journalism, communications, writing, and media a must
Specific skills, if any, required: Willingness to work, open to constructive criticism; flexibility, adaptability, confidence
Specific duties: To be determined, but a mix of observing others and some limited reporting, editing, and photography. Intern will also learn about the News’ content management system.
Any forms an intern needs to complete prior to working within organization?: Working papers
Number of interns accommodated per term: 1
