Hearst Connecticut Media Group (HCMG) journalists serve communities across Connecticut, producing trusted local journalism that reaches readers wherever they are — on CTInsider.com, through our app, newsletters, social platforms, video channels and our portfolio of 10 daily and a group of weeklies.
We’re looking for a collaborative, organized and thoughtful Reporter Intern for an 8 to 10 week paid full-time internship embedded in our newsroom.
The Reporter Intern could cover topics ranging from food to breaking news to municipal to trending coverage. They can also take on a small special project in collaboration with other journalists.
Duties and responsibilities could include:
Works collaboratively with editors to tell impactful stories across platforms that engage and retain local subscribers and other readers
Reports and writes quickly and effectively to break news online and follows up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces
Effectively shoots and edits photos and video to accompany stories as needed
Qualifications:
Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Some college experience, preferably in an English, communications or related field
Organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume and clips for review.
Hearst Connecticut Media Group is committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds in media—including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and veterans—to apply.
This internship can be based in either Norwalk or Meriden and is not eligible for remote candidates.
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
