Digital Production Intern

Job Description

Digital Production Intern | The New York Post

The Tone:
This is an internship at The New York Post, located in New York, NY. The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, and Entertainment, delivered with signature wit and authority to millions of unique viewers each month. This role is crucial for crafting and optimizing digital content that engages the audience and maintains the Post’s vibrant online presence. The internship program offers a hands-on experience, providing exposure to real-world work within the media and news industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: New York, NY
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: Works closely with editorial, web, and social teams.
• Mission: Owns the crafting and optimization of digital content to engage millions of readers daily.
• Tech Stack: Analytics tools, reusable blocks, info boxes

What You’ll Actually Do
• Content Sourcing: Gather and create captivating content from wire services that align with The Post’s signature style and voice.
• Story Contribution: Occasionally pitch and write stories that resonate with The Post’s online audience, showcasing creativity and an understanding of trending topics.
• Breaking News Coverage: Team up with web and social media teams to cover breaking news and deliver fast, accurate updates to readers.
• Performance Analysis: Use analytics tools to monitor audience engagement and track what resonates with readers, providing insights to help improve content performance.
• Digital Optimization: Review and update live stories with new photos, links, and relevant information, ensuring they meet The Post’s high editorial standards and are optimized for digital platforms.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional who is a current junior or senior pursuing a BA, an MA student, or a recent graduate who completed their degree within the past year, with a strong interest in online content, digital media, and news coverage.
• Experience: Ability to quickly find and incorporate relevant photos, videos, and multimedia to complement and enhance stories; comfortable balancing multiple tasks and working under tight deadlines.
• Skills: Organized with a strong focus on ensuring stories meet editorial standards and are optimized for digital publication; willingness to use analytics tools to monitor reader engagement; keen interest in identifying compelling stories from wire services; enthusiastic about collaborating with experienced web and social teams during fast-paced breaking news situations.
• Bonus: Eager to brainstorm new ways to improve content visibility and recirculation using digital tools like reusable blocks and info boxes.