Multimedia Journalism Internship, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Research, report, write, photograph, and/or produce multimedia stories that inform and engage local communities.
• Capture and edit photography and video content for digital, broadcast, and social media platforms.
• Create digital content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other audience engagement initiatives.
• Affiliate with social media content creation, scheduling, audience interaction, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from community members, local leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with RHCJC staff, student employees, and other interns on multimedia storytelling projects.
• Support community engagement events, media literacy programs, town halls, and other public outreach initiatives.
• Adhere to professional journalism standards, including accuracy, fairness, ethical reporting, fact-checking, and verification.
• Participate in editorial meetings, planning sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Represent the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center professionally during field assignments, community events, and partner activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university other than the University of Southern Mississippi pursuing a degree in journalism, communication, digital media, public relations, marketing, media production, or a related field.
• Strong interest in multimedia storytelling, community journalism, digital content creation, or audience engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
  • Ability to produce engaging multimedia content across multiple platforms.
  • Knowledge of journalism ethics and commitment to accuracy.
  • Understanding of social media platforms, audience engagement, and digital best practices.
  • Ability to conduct interviews and build relationships with diverse community members.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies, storytelling techniques, and digital tools.

About The University Of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success since its founding in 1910. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.