Position Information:
Start Date: January 4 – June 4, 2027
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday
Location: This position is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in
the United States
Pay: $20/hour
Intern, Editorial - Marketplace:
As the Editorial intern, you will be supporting our reporters and editors
producing the journalism that makes us the leading business news franchise in
the country. Our team is a dynamic, deadline-focused newsroom that is unique
among public radio operations in its informal yet informative tone. You will
also have the opportunity to work with our longform/special projects team to
produce the next season of our award-winning climate solutions podcast, “How We
Survive.”
Key Learning Goals:
Through this immersive learning experience, you will learn:
Become skilled at pitching and producing longform and special projects
Learn skills necessary to file stories on deadline
Develop narration skills
Responsibilities:
In this hands-on role, you will work directly with reporters, editors and staff
with the following:
Pitch and produce longform/special projects in the newsroom
Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects in the
newsroom
Assist Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating cross-newsroom
communication and collaboration on a daily basis
Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources,
conceptualizing and executing reporter-led stories
Benefits:
Eligible to accrue sick time off
Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
Programming:
Participate in a robust onboarding experience
Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training,
formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the
organization
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past
18 months
Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) throughout
the internship
Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines
and work independently
Must have strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft office products with the ability to learn new
software programs.
A demonstrated interest (not necessary experience) in audio journalism
Preferred Qualifications:
A demonstrated interest in journalism (i.e. produced work for publication,
worked at school newspaper/radio, etc.)
Self-starter with an appetite for learning audio skills
Knowledge of audio and video editing software such as Audition, Adobe, or
Final Cut
Next Step in the Application:
In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the
application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with
answers to the following:
What interests you about this internship?
What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months
and years to come to grow in your career field?
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demands:
Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended
periods of time.
Required to move about in the community.
Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
Working Conditions:
Moderate noise level.
Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage
members of diverse groups to apply.
MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time,
generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the
future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships.
Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce
enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public
media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the
program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.