Journalism: PressBox -- Sports

Barrett Neale, at barrettn@pressboxonline.com


Editorial Interns (two)
Duties
● Fact and Name checking
● Editing -- depending on skill level
● Web site writing -- depending on skill level
● Posting/updating online articles -- depending on skill level
● Marketing our articles to potential readers
● Compiling schedules of sports games for the paper
● Photo library maintenance -- renaming files, sorting, etc.
● Sizing photos for web stock image library
● Transcribing interviews
● Helping with program guides for local sports tournaments
● On-site promotion assistance at events when needed
Qualifications
● Interest in and knowledge of sports, particularly those in the Baltimore area
● Must be timely and dependable
● Must be available in office at least one day per week, regularly, plus other days and times, depending upon project (8-10 hours per week)
● Experience working for a school newspaper or other publication is preferred
● Knowledge of AP Style is preferred

Video interns (one or two)
Duties
● Assist with set-up of equipment on location
● Operate camera on location (when possible)
● Assist with creation and editing of video packages
● Assist in developing video content ideas
● Observe and assist with TV show (films at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at WMAR)
● Assist with all aspects of producing show segments (packages), including calling people to set up interviews
● On-Site promotion assistance at events when needed
Qualifications
● Interest in and knowledge of sports, particularly those in the Baltimore area
● Must be timely and dependable
● Must be available in office at least one day per week, regularly, plus other days and times, depending upon project (8-10 hours per week)
● Should have a flexible schedule, because assignments can come up on short notice
● Experience with Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro is preferred

Photography intern (one)
Duties
● Take pictures of local sports games and/or events
● Send pictures to editors promptly after completing the assignment
Qualifications
● Interest in and knowledge of sports, particularly those in the Baltimore area
● Must be timely and dependable
● Should have a flexible schedule, because assignments can come up on short notice
● Should have own camera
● Experience with school newspaper or other publication is preferred