Knoxville News Sentinel
Company Name
Knoxville News Sentinel
Website:
https://us62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Site/GANNETTINTERNSHIPS/Posting/View/50502
Description of Opportunity
We’re looking for an ambitious reporting intern to join our growth and development coverage team. From retail to restaurants, there’s a deep hunger in our coverage area for the latest news about what’s coming, what’s going and what’s changing.
This is an opportunity to develop breaking and enterprise reporting skills, with an emphasis on digital storytelling and social media promotion, as part of a dedicated team of growth and development reporters.
Major points of focus for the beat
- Reporting on local, regional and national retailers in Knoxville, with a focus on downtown, Sevier Avenue, West Town Mall and Turkey Creek.
- Telling readers when shops, stores and entertainment venues announce they’re coming to Knoxville, opening their doors or closing for good.
- Creating quick-turn trending stories and useful lists to help readers make decisions about where to shop and how to spend their dollars.
- Introducing readers to local entrepreneurs, especially those who are women and people of color.
Job expectations
- Promoting personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
- Providing great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.
- Performing other duties as necessary.
Requirements
- Strong news judgment.
- Ability to create trust within their niche community.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Passion about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
- Comfort using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to enhance reporting and promote stories.
- Knowledge of reporting ethics and sourcing.
- Ability to collaborate well with others and to work within geographically separated teams.
- Must be willing to travel on short notice to cover breaking news events.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Work Mode
On site
Semesters or Time Period Available
Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester
Contact
Joel Christopher
Executive Editor
JCHRISTO@gannett.com