About the role#
This is a paid, full-time summer internship based in Fort Myers, Florida. You will work within the newsroom to produce local journalism and adapt it into video and social-media content. The role focuses on storytelling that reaches audiences across multiple digital platforms.
What you'll do#
- Report and write stories weekly on topics including breaking news, sports, and features.
- Pitch, shoot, edit, and publish video for websites, YouTube, and social platforms, with a focus on vertical video.
- Create platform-specific social-media posts and engage with audiences.
- Use performance insights to refine and improve your work.
- Conduct interviews in person, by phone, or virtually.
- Research and gather information from various sources.
- Collaborate with newsroom staff and statewide teams.
- Participate in training sessions led by veteran journalists.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a journalism, communications, or media studies program (junior year or beyond).
- Strong writing, research, and fact-checking skills with familiarity in AP style.
- Comfort using AI and automation to enhance journalism.
- Critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About GateHouse Media
GateHouse Media operates as a publisher of local print and online media across the United States. Founded in 2005, the company maintains a presence in 615 local markets across 39 states. It produces 156 daily newspapers alongside numerous community publications. Beyond publishing, the business provides marketing and creative services to over 220,000 small and medium-sized businesses.
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