Job Description
The Indy Pro SPJ chapter is looking for a qualified intern to update and maintain our website,including limited basic coding and content creation. The intern will receive guidance from the chapter board relative to content updates, and will be asked, among other tasks to create blog posts, share event information and help engage the membership. The intern should be prepared to be self-guided, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of web development, marketing and public relations and multimedia storytelling.
About the Indy Pro SPJ chapter
As part of the national Society of Professional Journalists, the Indy Pro SPJ chapter works on behalf of its members to promote and protect First Amendment freedoms, offer college scholarships, sponsor the annual “Best of Indiana” journalism contest and conduct professional development programs.
Responsibilities
In concert with the chapter board, the intern will:
• Update and maintain website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices within the Square Space framework of the existing site.
• Keep up to date into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.
• Create monthly blog posts on topics critical to the chapter membership.
• Share content and additional information about events, and other chapter activities.
• Create and curate engaging content.
• Communicate and build relationships with membership and partner organizations.
• Effectively utilize chapter’s social media and blogs.
• Create a newsletter (frequency TBD) on chapter news and professional industry trends.
Requirements
• Basic knowledge of modern HTML/CSS.
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session managementand best development practices.
• Basic knowledge of search engine optimization process.
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in Square Space (or similar) theme development.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines.
• Ability to work and thrive in a self-guided environment.
• Solid understanding of the different social networks and respective audience engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong command of AP style.
• Solid fact checking and reporting skills.
• Candidates must be attending a four-year college or university; undergrad or graduate status.
Additional Info
• $1500 stipend (half paid mid-semester, remainder paid at end of semester).
• Weekly hours can be coordinated to match school internship credit requirements.
• Remote work, though weekly check-ins with internship coordinator.
• Send resume, cover letter, link to online portfolio and letter of recommendation to:
Lisa Renze, president
Indy Pro SPJ Board
lrenze@bsu.edu
Deadline
Jan. 10, 2022