News Internship

Duties

• Developing an understanding of the National Public Radio news style
• Learning to make story choices
• Conducting background research for in-depth news stories
• Aiding News Department staff in gathering audio
• Producing news stories
• Developing interviewing skills
• Covering local government meetings and news conferences
• Learning to use digital recording and editing equipment
• Writing concise and effective news copy
• Incorporating natural sound
• Participating in election coverage
• Researching candidates through a variety of sources
• Reporting on campaign issues
• Collecting and updating results on election night
• Learning other day-to-day operations of the News Department
• Gathering and editing commentary
• Participating in news staff meetings
• Writing and producing news promos and public service announcements
• Becoming familiar with on-air and ISDN equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

None specified

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

Please contact Jenna Dooley at Northern Public Radio: jdooley@niu.edu.