Journalism Intern

Position Summary

Organization: New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation

Location: 7400 Tiburon NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

SUMMARY
This role is ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience creating content for a digital news platform.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises no supervision.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Primary Duties
Pitch and write original new articles, features, or multimedia stories.
Contribute photography to accompany stories or editorial assignments.
Assist with researching and gathering information for ongoing stories.
Conduct interviews (phone, video, or in-person).
Support fact-checking and proofreading processes.
Collaborate with editors and multimedia teams.
Attend department meetings and contribute story ideas.
Help manage content for digital platforms and social media.
Monitor current events, with particular attention to New Mexico, and propose relevant story ideas.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field.
Strong writing, grammar, and storytelling skills.
Curiosity and a passion for news, current events, and media.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Basic understand of AP Style.
Familiarity with digital tools (. CMS platforms, social media, Google Docs)

Core Competencies

Honesty/Integrity/Trustworthiness – Being sincere, truthful and ethical.
Oral & Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas, in speaking and writing, so others can understand. Demonstrate proficiency in business writing and active listening.
Establishing & Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Teamwork – The ability to interact effectively in a team environment and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
Decision Making & Problem Solving – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Interacting with Computers – Must have knowledge of applicable computer systems and software programs and use them effectively and efficiently.
Dependability & Accountability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable. Must be able to fulfill the position’s obligations.
Initiative – Anticipate needs and take on additional responsibilities and challenges.
Stress Tolerance – Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Conflict Resolution Skills – Resolve issues as soon as they arise through collaborative efforts.
Self Control – Maintaining composure and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Customer Service (External & Internal) – Meeting customer’s needs in a timely manner, actively looking for ways to help others, and understanding service principles and processes; customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work – Must be able to managing one’s own time. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Maintaining Confidentiality – Must demonstrate continuous safekeeping and protecting of required data (ie non-disclosure of customer, employee and business partner information).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Equivalent to a high school diploma, currently enrolled in an accredited university with major course work in Journalism, Communications, or English.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch,
stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.