Journalism Intern

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.

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.

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 (e.g. 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.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.