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internships
summer marketing internship
The Marketing Intern will work with the Marketing Department to develop and implement unique marketing campaigns, events, and overall promotion of the Austin Chronicle. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the event planning process with a focus on on-site activations. You will organize and implement marketing tactics with a focus on social media. Creative content development plays a key role in this position, leaving room for new ideas and methods. Must be available for weekend of The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Aug. 19 - 20, 2017
Internship runs June 15th - Sept 8th
Requirements:
• Proficiency with social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additional expertise welcomed
• Outgoing and comfortable with crowds/speaking to others about the Austin Chronicle
• Must love engaging with the Austin community
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must provide own smartphone
• Available to attend and assist with events on weekends and evenings from time-to-time
Daily/Weekly Duties:
• Schedule and organize social media posts (mix of assigned posts and original posts of your creation)
• Manage editorial calendar
• Monitor engagement with followers and favorite, re-tweet/reply when appropriate
• Contribute to weekly events newsletter
• Contribute 1-2 blog posts a month
• Assist with planning and logistics of The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival and various issue promotional events.
Those who are interested should email their resume and a brief letter of intent to krogers@austinchronicle.com.
editorial intern
The Austin Chronicle offers unpaid Editorial internships in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. School credit available, and hours are flexible. Interns will be paired with one or more Editorial section (News, Music, Food, Arts & Culture, Screens, and Social Media), work closely with editors, and gain first-hand experience with print and digital newsroom operations.
Applicants must be either 18 years old or have completed one semester of college. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in college to participate in our internship program.
Applications for the Summer 2017 session are now closed. Check back mid-summer for information our Fall internship.
photojournalism intern
The photojournalism intern will work closely with both Editorial and Production to develop professional skills and build a portfolio. As the bulk of the work will be in the field, applicants must have reliable transportation and their own equipment.
Applicants must be either 18 years old or have completed one semester of college. School credit available, and hours are flexible. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in college to participate in our internship program.
Applications for the Summer 2017 session are now closed. Check back mid-summer for information our Fall internship.
