Student Worker - Reporting & Writing Intern at Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

11.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing, Editing, Journalism, Communication, Interviewing, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Photography, Organizational skills, Excel, Press releases, Associated Press Style

Industry

Strategic Management Services

Description

Student Worker – Reporting & Writing Intern Number of Openings: 1 Purpose/Objective of the Role: This intern will help to track OWU Connection-related research, internships, travel, and service; conduct email and in-person interviews; draft news articles and press releases, including headlines and photo captions; and (less frequently) take photographs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable writing and editing skills, organizational abilities, and an interest in journalism/communication. The student will obtain marketable experience in writing publication-ready news articles and press releases as well as enhanced skills in identifying news, preparing for and conducting interviews, researching/verifying facts for publication, proofreading, photography, and related skills. (All students who apply must email 2-3 writing samples to cehatche@owu.edu [cehatche@owu.edu]. Links to online articles are acceptable.) Tasks & Responsibilities: * Using an Excel spreadsheet to track the status of student OWU Connection experiences and the status of reflection requests. * Researching and writing Q&A and other news articles about Ohio Wesleyan students and faculty, and, possibly, press releases about visiting lecturers and upcoming events. * Attending OWU events as a campus reporter – conducting interviews, generating online news articles, and, possibly, taking photos/videos. * Proofreading and fact-checking information prior to publication. Qualifications: * Strong writing and grammar abilities. * Good organizational skills to track what OWU Connection stories are possible and which students may be available to share reflections. * Awareness of/basic knowledge of Associated Press Style. (Helpful, but not required.) Potential Future Career Benefit: * This internship will be beneficial for anyone interested in a communications field, from journalism to public/media relations to marketing. * The intern will gain useful interviewing, writing, and editing experience. NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Application Instructions: Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions. Supervisor: Cole Hatcher Commitment: 6 hours per week Compensation: $11.00 per hour Academic Year: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

Responsibilities

The intern will track student research and internship experiences while drafting news articles, press releases, and conducting interviews. They will also attend campus events to generate content and perform fact-checking and proofreading tasks.