About this role
Reporting & Writing Intern-Student Worker
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 [email protected]. 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
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