About the role#
The Chautauquan Daily is the official newspaper of Chautauqua Institution. We publish six days a week during the nine-week summer assembly season. This internship provides experience working in a daily newsroom environment where you will see your byline published nearly every day. You will work alongside professional journalists, other interns, and community members.
What you'll do#
- Cover assigned beats including fine and performing arts, religious events, speaker series, recreation, and local issues.
- Write and submit newspaper articles on a timely basis.
- Create organic multimedia content to support digital storytelling.
What you'll need#
- Experience or coursework in Journalism, Communications, English, or Media Studies.
- Ability to provide consistent beat coverage in a daily newsroom.
- Skills in writing for a newspaper and producing multimedia content.
Location & details#
- Location: Chautauqua, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June to August).
- Status: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $3,700 stipend for the season.
- Perks: Employer-provided housing, a parking pass, and a traditional Chautauqua gate pass for program access.
- Schedule: Average of 35 hours per week, six days a week (Sunday through Friday), including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a nonprofit organization founded in 1874. It operates on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State. The organization focuses on arts, education, religion, and recreation. It hosts summer programs and is expanding into year-round activities through its 150 Forward plan. The Institution also maintains an office in Washington, DC.
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