Chicago Reader ยท 20 hours ago
Spring Editorial Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Remote
Intern
$19/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2025 Winter
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Responsibilities
Report directly to a member of our leadership team
Work with RICJ staff
Assist staff writers and editors on ongoing projects and investigations
Pitch stories and add to writing portfolio
Qualification
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Required
Must be located in the Chicago area for in-person meetings and events
Must be able to attend scheduled meetings and check-ins with the supervisor
Must have access to a personal computer
Must be familiar with Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom
Must be able to communicate concerns effectively and be inquisitive
Be kind and friendly
Have a sense of humor
Must have an interest in nonprofits and local journalism
Must have a keen interest in Chicago
Preferred
Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively
Researching skills
General administrative tasks
Flexibility
Writing skills
Interviewing skills
Data gathering skills
Data processing skills
Research skills
Transcription skills
Company
Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader is a free weekly newspaper that offers the latest local and international news.
Founded in 1971
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Solomon Lieberman
CEO & Publisher
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