About the role#
GateHouse Media is seeking a Summer Intern for a 10-week program focused on newsletter writing, visual storytelling, and social media. This paid position is designed for students and recent graduates looking to build a career in journalism. You will work with editors to cover breaking news, entertainment, features, and sports.
What you'll do#
- Write newsletters to build an engaged audience.
- Create multimedia stories using photography, videography, and text.
- Film, edit, and publish vertical videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Stories.
- Work with newsroom colleagues on story development and visual strategy.
- Produce at least five content packages every week.
- Travel to news locations as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a communications or journalism program with at least one year of college completed.
- Recent graduates and graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong fact-checking and reporting skills.
- Ability to build relationships with public figures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid driver license, reliable transportation, and state-mandated liability insurance.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- A detail-oriented, flexible, and organized approach to work.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position, but you must reside in California.
- The role is paid at $18 per hour.
- This is a full-time summer internship for 2027.
About GateHouse Media
GateHouse Media operates as a publisher of local print and online media across the United States. Founded in 2005, the company maintains a presence in 615 local markets across 39 states. It produces 156 daily newspapers alongside numerous community publications. Beyond publishing, the business provides marketing and creative services to over 220,000 small and medium-sized businesses.
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