2024 Gannett Forward Diverse 100 Summer Internship Program

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

The USA TODAY NETWORK, as part of its efforts to build more inclusive newsrooms, will offer 100 journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at its newsrooms nationwide. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and diversity of socio-economic, geographic and ethnic backgrounds and thought to apply to this program.

The 2024 Gannett Forward Diverse 100 Summer Internship Program seeks to provide valuable experience to students and recent graduates looking to land jobs as journalists.

The 2024 program is paid, lasts 12 weeks and is open to college juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students.

Over the course of the 12-week internship, news and sports interns will be given an array of assignments that will build proficiency in covering breaking news, trending and service journalism, headline writing, social media promotion, photography and videography. Interns will also be invited to participate in a training series led by veteran journalists on relevant topics including:

• Interviewing techniques: How to get the most out of an interview. What are the key questions every reporter should ask to help get to the bottom of a story?
• Writing on deadline: Turn in solid stories on deadline by staying organized throughout the reporting, writing and editing process.
• Source development: There are tremendous benefits to actively developing reliable sources to aid in reporting, showing you the ropes of a beat and nailing down stories to tell.
• Ethics: From plagiarism to the quid pro quo, what are the ethical pitfalls to avoid in doing good journalism with integrity.
• Open records: Know the open records laws in your coverage area and make them work for you.

The internship runs from June 3, 2024 - August 19, 2024.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, April 1, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Tackle daily assignments that could include breaking news reporting, news and politics reporting, features or sports reporting, writing, copy editing, online production assignments, social media, research and fact checking, database work, investigative work, audio and video editing and visual journalism.
• Write 4-5 stories per week, including features, breaking news and meeting coverage; must be able to generate story ideas.
• Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news stories.
• Interview subjects in person, over the telephone or in writing via various platforms.
• Travel quickly to wherever the news occurs or is being disseminated.
• Research written materials, graphics and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings.
• Quickly and accurately report information, either orally or electronically, for publication.
• Shoot production-quality photographs that would be helpful in supporting stories.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.

Requirements:

• Degree-seeking student currently enrolled in a journalism program at a college or university. Students must have completed one year of college. Preference given to more advanced students. Those who have completed undergraduate work, are in graduate programs or recent graduates also are accepted.
• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with public figures within the communities/school districts of coverage.
• Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar, and style.
• Solid fact checking and reporting skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.
• Open to new ideas, new experiences and learning on the job.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Technical skills (will vary depending on the assignment).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• This job could include some evening and weekend work.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at [email protected].

Other details

• Job Family Media
• Job Function Intern
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Internship
• Min Hiring Rate $15.00
• Max Hiring Rate $15.00
• Required Education Some College

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