Jim Welch Newsroom Internship Program
VTDiggerMontpelier, Vermont, United States
Posted November 14, 2024
34000 - 36000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
VTDigger is a Vermont‑based nonprofit news organization that delivers in‑depth, public‑service journalism on state government, business, and public affairs. Its daily coverage spans business, energy, health care, education, politics, and the environment, providing residents with timely, data‑driven reporting. VTDigger distinguishes itself by combining rigorous investigative reporting with a strong commitment to transparency, funded through underwriting and community support. The organization’s digital platform ensures that Vermont residents have immediate access to reliable, local news that informs civic engagement.
Job Description
VTDigger is seeking early-career journalists for the Jim Welch Internship Program, a paid position that involves producing clear and concise stories, communicating with sources and colleagues, and engaging in an active exchange of learning with editors and colleagues.
Requirements
- Produce clear, concise stories that reflect all credible sides of an issue
- Communicate clearly, respectfully and proactively with sources and colleagues
- Engage in an active exchange of learning with editors and colleagues
- Provide news coverage in an aggressive, responsible and fair pursuit of the truth
- Cultivate news sources that can lead to future coverage
- Make effective use of data, public records requests and narrative storytelling devices
- Apply photographic and multimedia skills such as audio and video wherever possible
- Take part in exchange of information in news meetings
- Consult with editors before granting anonymity to news sources
- Strive to avoid errors and alert an editor in a timely fashion when a correction or clarification might be warranted
Benefits
- Paid position ($17-$18/hour)
- Possible school credit
