Thesocialtalks · 1 week ago
Local and Community News Reporter (Intern/Volunteer)
United States
Internship
Remote
InternTheSocialTalks.com is an autonomous digital media platform driven by the mission of 'Journalism for Change.' They are looking for passionate and curious Local and Community News Reporters (Interns or Volunteers) to cover stories that matter and engage in grassroots journalism.
Media Production
Responsibilities
Research and investigate local issues, events, and trends relevant to your community
Conduct interviews with citizens, local officials, activists, and changemakers
Write well-researched articles, features, and reports adhering to high journalistic standards
Fact-check and verify all sourced information before submission
Collaborate with editors for guidance, feedback, and story development
Optionally contribute multimedia content (photos, short videos, audio clips)
Stay up to date with regional developments, politics, civic matters, and public policy
Promote civic engagement and awareness through community storytelling
Submit work on deadline and maintain clear communication with editorial staff
Uphold media ethics, neutrality, and integrity in all work
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Political Science, or related fields
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong research skills and curiosity for community-based issues
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable using digital tools (Google Docs, email, content management systems)
Preferred
Experience with video/audio editing tools or reporting from rural/grassroots areas
Prior journalistic experience is a plus but not mandatory —we value dedication and learning
Benefits
Letter of Internship (LOI) upon successful completion
Letter of Recommendation (based on performance and contribution)
A portfolio of published work with bylines on thesocialtalks.com
Editorial mentorship and feedback from industry professionals
Flexible working hours – fully remote opportunity
Opportunity to transition into a paid contributor role based on performance
Company
Thesocialtalks
Our Commitment to Ethical and Diverse Journalism We offer comprehensive and impartial coverage, exploring a wide spectrum of issues, from local, national, and international news to other important areas.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase