PUBCENTER INTERN

SUMMARY: Demonstrates a high level of skill in optimizing digital display type for print in a daily deadline environment. This position requires diplomacy, negotiating and communication skills. This requires strong journalistic judgment, good time management skills and understanding of our technological tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write/edit headlines/cutlines that support and enhance the stories we tell.

• Show attention to detail when reviewing pages prior to publication.

• Meet all product deadlines and standards for quality.

• Communicate with colleagues using established digital channels.

• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Skill with headline writing and caption writing to fit specifications.

• Strong news judgment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to multitask on deadline.

• Relied upon to troubleshoot problems and quickly implement solutions.

• Works under minimal or no supervision to complete editing duties.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS and/or SKILLS

• Junior or senior in college or above.

• Previous internship experience preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting, standing, bending, talking, hearing, use of near, mid-range and far vision, and making visual accommodations.

• Uses computer, which may require prolonged keyboarding and use of mouse. Must have access to fast and reliable internet service.

• Has to be able to focus on task, have analytical ability and deal with changing priorities and deadlines, and stress.

• Must be professional in dealing with colleagues, employees and management.

• Must be proficient with virtual communications technology and channels.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY

An ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, to consistently meet deadlines and be able to successfully move quickly from one task to the next is required. The applicant must be able to think tactically as well as strategically and be able to transition theory to practice in a short amount of time.

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