Student
The Mail needs students to gain experience working with a media house. The intern will research and write stories for publication in his or her preferred area(s) of interest.
The work of the student will include:
The work of the student will include:
- Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances;
- Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, e.g. police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc.;
- Seeking out and investigating stories via contacts, press releases and other media;
- Answering the phones on the news desk and reacting to breaking news stories;
- Working closely with the news team, photographers and editors;
- Producing concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style, and to strict deadlines;
- Any other tasks assigned by the intern supervisor.
Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years of age by the start date of your placement;
- Any other tasks assigned by the intern supervisor.
- You must provide a detailed report at the end of your placement, outlining your entire experience to aid future interns and volunteers;
- You must provide a detailed report at the end of your placement, outlining your entire experience to aid future interns and volunteers;
- You must provide a detailed report at the end of your placement, outlining your entire experience to aid future interns and volunteers;
