Reporting & Writing Intern-SW

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 cehatche@owu.edu. 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