Internships

Norwood News Intern New Reporter Job Description

The Norwood News has openings from time to time for interns to report for the newspaper. The intern reporter will contribute news articles to the Norwood News, writing community-based stories that focus on the northwest Bronx. The intern will report directly to the Norwood News editor-in-chief, pitching, writing and taking photographs pertaining to their news stories. They will also have to attend meetings that are scheduled in advance.

 

The job involves regular interaction with sources, including residents, community leaders, city officials and others, learning about the issues pertaining to the northwest Bronx and sharpening the intern’s writing abilities. Writing clips are a plus, but not mandatory.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • ensuring that stories written for the newspaper conform to the highest standards to which Norwood News strives;
  • pitching stories to the editor-in-chief;
  • ensuring deadlines, as prescribed by the editor-in-chief, are met;
  • producing copy that is free of intentional bias or opinion;
  • taking and captioning photos;
  • utilizing social media channels to enhance the Norwood News online presence;
  • answering phones, preparing the newspaper for distribution, and other limited clerical tasks;
  • arriving to work on time and dressed appropriately.

Requirements include:

  • sound news judgment and a willingness to refine it;
  • an understanding of the difference between journalism and activism;
  • fluency in Associated Press style;
  • cooperation with colleagues in the newsroom;
  • professional representation of the Norwood News;
  • working hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, or adjusted schedule depending on events/the news cycle;
  • a willingness to deal with job-related emails and phone calls when away from the office; and
  • a cool head if things get chaotic;

 

A knowledge of a second non-English language, media law and data skills would be considered an asset.

 

Company Information: The Norwood News is a nonprofit bi-weekly, community newspaper, published in print by Mosholu Preservation Corporation, dedicated primarily to providing community news and information on the northwest Bronx and its surrounding neighborhoods, and occasionally on the wider Bronx. The Norwood News also includes our website, norwoodnews.org. It is known throughout the borough for its quality work and storytelling, rooted in civic engagement.

 

Prospective interns can cold email their resume to the editor-in-chief, Síle Moloney, at smoloney@norwoodnews.org or call 929-318-6595.