Jim Welch Newsroom Internship Program

The following describes the basic expectations of a general assignment reporting internship in the VTDigger newsroom. Some internships may require different or additional duties.

• Produce clear, concise stories — whether on breaking news or enterprise projects — that reflect all credible sides of an issue, generally at a pace of a few stories per week.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully and proactively with sources and colleagues, including editors, photographers and other reporters.
• Engage in an active exchange of learning with your editor, your mentor and other colleagues. Ask questions about what you don’t know or want to explore.
• Provide news coverage in an aggressive, responsible and fair pursuit of the truth, without fear of any special interests or favor toward any individual or group.
• Cultivate news sources that can lead to future coverage. 
• Make effective use of data, public records requests and narrative storytelling devices to enrich coverage of key topics.
• Stay abreast of other state and local news outlets.
• Apply photographic and multimedia skills such as audio and video wherever possible. On stories requiring more refined skills, ensure that you’ve devised a plan with your editor as far in advance as possible.
• Take part in exchange of information in news meetings that reflects our newsroom culture of collegial cooperation and professional support.
• Consult with editors before granting anonymity to news sources.
• Strive to avoid errors but be sure to alert an editor in a timely fashion when a correction or clarification might be warranted.
• Take seriously what you are doing, but don’t forget to have fun along the way.

Internships at VTDigger are paid positions and the current range is $17-$18/hour. Students receiving school credit also may be considered. Please note: Because this position requires in-person reporting, candidates should plan to live in Vermont during their internship.

Questions? Contact Geeta Anand, editor-in-chief, at

ganand@vtdigger.org

Interested applicants should click the "apply now" button below and submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover letter

After submitting your application, please send three reporting samples as PDFs to

hr@vtdigger.org

VTDigger tends to hire interns in three distinct periods throughout the year, though specific start and end dates are discussed on a case-by-case basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which period you’re applying for and what dates you expect to be available:

• Spring — Typically January through May — Please apply by Nov. 30
• Summer — Typically June through August — Please apply by Feb. 14
• Fall — Typically September through December — Please apply by June 30