Overview

Position: BenitoLink Internship Program Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. Reports to: BenitoLink Management Team _BenitoLink is a free hyperlocal website focusing on news, information, events, ideas and discussion in San Benito County, California. An independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization, BenitoLink is supported by donors, sponsors, and grants. The Mission is to connect San Benito County residents through local news and information, encouraging public dialogue to foster an engaged community. The Goal is to be the homepage of San Benito County, the first site people visit in the morning to see what's happening in their hometown. __BenitoLink, along with hundreds of news groups across the nation, engages in the reinvention of local news to match the times. The staff and board work with the understanding that participating in a nationwide movement requires flexibility and calls on everyone to contribute to innovative approaches and new solutions. This commitment can compel us to cross-train, try out new ideas and, if needed, negotiate work rules fair to all. _ Summary Description BenitoLink welcomes intern applicants who are in high school, college or graduated, live in or around San Benito County, California, and can work part time in any of these key areas related to online publishing: Reporting Photography/Videography Marketing Office administration Research/DataDepending on the type of assignment and availability, interns work 5 to 20 hours per week for the weeks equivalent to an academic semester. Longer assignments or extensions may be available. Pay is $16.90 per hour. Credits or stipends are available for high school or college students. Qualifications: Reporter applicants should have good to excellent writing skills, an understanding of journalism ethics and experience with the rigors of verifying and citing sources. Spanish language proficiency is valued. Photographer and videographer applicants should have good production and editing skills. Graphic designer applicants should have good command of production software. Social media/ Marketing applicants should be approaching a marketing level of expertise on sites like Facebook and Instagram. WordPress computer developer applicants need languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaStudents from any field of study are welcome to apply year-round. Age is not a factor; résumés of students of any age will be considered. Spanish fluency and residence in San Benito County are desirable. Terms $16.90 per hour, 5 to 20 hours per week. Some positions may run to 35-40 hours.Credits or stipends are available for high school students.Successful interns are those who can work independently and value the opportunities to develop and practice skills in a media environment. Assignments may be irregular.We can work with your campus if you want to attach your work to academic credit. To Apply The application may be downloaded or accessed at /employment Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio materials as an attachment to with the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line. Resumes can be submitted but will not be accepted in lieu of an employment application. Reporter applicants should include a writing sample. Prospective candidates should also include a letter describing their interest and answer the following: In what area(s) can you help BenitoLink achieve its mission? o Authoring or assisting to author publishable articles about government activities, education, sports, agriculture, business, development, and community events o Working on story leads and interviewing sources o Videography and editing o WordPress site development, maintenance o Assisting to plan and execute events and fundraising appealso Preparing graphic products for online display (e.g., flyers, sponsor graphics, graphs). o Researching and sourcing, data analysis o Google Workspace, analytics o Social media engagement o Of