Boston.com Community Co-op Job at Boston Globe Media Partners in Boston

Job Description

Boston.com, one of the most-read digital media outlets in the region, is looking for a college junior or senior to join our team for co-op/internship focused on community journalism.

Qualified candidates are highly collaborative student journalists who are interested in obtaining versatile experience at a digital media outlet. Our newsroom publishes fast, local, useful content for people who are primarily reading on their phones.

Boston.com is offering this experience to a college journalist from July to December 2024 or January to June 2025.

Responsibilities and requirements include:

• Pitching and writing user-generated content and guides based on reporting and other insights gleaned from people in the city and region. Stories will be focused across general assignment news, lifestyle, and things to do.
• Monitoring various sources of news and information, flagging updates and pitches to editors.
• Reporting and writing copy with a meticulous attention to detail, especially as it relates to sourcing and accuracy.
• Assisting with Boston.com Book Club and Cocktail Club member engagement on-site and across our social platforms.
• Sharing your content across our various social media channels, tapping into the conversation of the day with pertinent copy and local knowledge.

Desired skills and experience include:

• College student studying journalism or related major.
• Experience at a media outlet is strongly preferred.
• An enthusiasm for digital journalism and an eagerness to learn; on-the-job training and access to professional development opportunities are provided throughout the co-op program.

To apply, please submit your resume, up to five writing samples, and any digital work that makes you proud — a school project you coded or your Instagram account.