Summer intern, NEWSWELL Chicago

Summer Intern, Chicago — the new home of four iconic West Side Chicago publications — is looking for bold, curious student journalists to join our 12‑week, 20‑hour‑per‑week summer internship program that will run from May to August 2026. The internship offers hands‑on experience writing and reporting on neighborhood issues, politics, arts & culture, sports, features, and enterprise stories, as well as editing, multimedia, and SEO work. Pay is $20 per hour. Responsibilities Cover community news and events that matter to local audiences. Seek out unique, audience‑driven story ideas and build a beat on a relevant topic. Aggregate breaking news from multiple sources and verify accuracy. Edit, crop and size photos for online publication. Create compelling, SEO‑friendly headlines. Produce and share engaging multimedia content, including video, audio, and social media posts. Meet with local public officials, community leaders and residents to build sources and strengthen reader engagement. Analyze public data and contribute to data‑driven reporting. Collaborate with editors and reporters to support newsroom operations and editorial planning. Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Strong news writing and editing skills, with familiarity in Associated Press style. Understanding of basic journalism concepts, including libel law and news judgment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proven professionalism, dependability and punctuality. Knowledge of journalism tools such as WordPress, Photoshop and popular social media platforms. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle responsibility. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Relevant qualifications: candidates must meet one of the following conditions: A degree‑seeking student currently enrolled in a journalism or communications‑related program at a college or university who has completed at least one year of study. A degree‑seeking graduate student enrolled in a journalism or communications‑related program. A recent graduate from a journalism or communications‑related program at a college or university. Preferred qualifications: Spanish fluency is a plus. Benefits $30 bi‑weekly cell phone reimbursement. Hands‑on experience in a professional environment. Professional development plans. Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students. Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses. Professional skills workshops. NEWSWELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State University