Business reporting internAt — Insurance Journal

Claims Journal and our other business news media outlets are seeking interns interested in journalism to support our newsgathering while learning about business reporting from experienced editors. As an intern, you will write assigned briefs, as well as interview subject-matter experts, attorneys, and business executives for deadline stories. You’ll also work on longer enterprise articles that follow trends and developments. Students who have some familiarity with AP style and have completed at least one basic news writing course (COMM 101, 201) are strongly preferred.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to djergler@insurancejournal.com.

Tasks
Writing assigned news briefs, working on longer stories, conceptualizing enterprise stories. Taking directions and edits from assigning editor and meeting with the editor weekly.

Training
Meeting with the supervising editor at least once a week, taking assigned briefs then writing them up and revising based on editors notes. Weekly review of work and coming schedule with supervising editor. Working on longer articles and reviewing with supervising editor.

Learning Outcomes
Goal 1 is to be able to produce business news on deadline by researching background information and facts, then interviewing relevant people and writing compelling and accurate article. Mastering AP style, taking directions from editors, meeting deadlines, and coming up with valid and relevant story ideas are other goals.