Trabajos journalist en Wisconsin

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries. Writer/Journalist Internship: The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog . This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks. Responsibilities will include: • Article writing., • Researching topics., • Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts., • Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.Experience: No prior experience is necessary, we're looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background. Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available. Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship.

Job Description ABOUT OUR COMPANY Civic Media has built a radio and digital media network in the Midwest with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We’re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our radio stations, websites, mobile app and associated social media platforms. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation and collaboration in order to fulfill our vision of being the media platform that informs, guides, and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary, and civic engagement. POSITION SUMMARY Civic Media is seeking an enterprising, politically savvy reporter to cover state government and elections for a statewide audience. The State Politics Reporter will build the scaffolding for sustained statewide coverage, and prepare audiences for the critical 2026 election cycle. This role combines daily reporting with enterprise coverage. The reporter will produce concise daily audio updates on the political story of the day, in-depth features for radio and digital platforms, and election-specific projects such as a voter guide, race tracker, and debate coordination. This is a beat reporting position. This person will be charged with reporting on all three branches of government: judicial, legislative, and executive. RESPONSIBILITIES • Report stories for broadcast on daily deadlines, including developing pitches, interviewing sources, fact-checking, writing scripts, and recording using professional broadcast equipment., • Produce a daily audio wrap on the top political story of the day., • Write and post digital stories to accompany audio coverage, with relevant multimedia when appropriate., • Develop and maintain a statewide election landing page, including race tracking and candidate information., • Assist in moderating debates., • Collaborate with Civic Media reporters and editors across the state to share content and strengthen coverage., • Maintain strong working knowledge of issues across all three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial., • Build and sustain relationships with sources, lawmakers, and community stakeholders., • Use social media strategically for story development, audience engagement, and brand growth., • Appear on Civic Media programs and podcasts to discuss stories, issues, and newsmakers., • Contribute to newsletters and promotional materials as time allows., • Uphold high standards of accuracy, impartiality, ethics, and journalistic excellence as described in Civic Media’s Ethical Guidelines for Editorial Staff., • Prior experience as a print, digital, or radio journalist,, • Strong news judgment—including objectivity, courage, curiosity and tenacity,, • Strong verbal and written communication skills,, • Commitment to democratic principles,, • Strong time management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet hard deadlines,, • Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively given competing priorities,, • Technical experience in audio, or willingness to learn,, • Technical experience in content management systems, or willingness to learn,, • Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel within Wisconsin as assignments require. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE: • Completed a degree in journalism, communications, or related field, • Demonstrated experience in radio or audio editing, • A commitment to quality independent journalism, • Prior experience in social media and audience engagement, • A sense of humor and collaborative spirit WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires availability for some work outside of regular business hours to cover breaking news stories. While this position is hybrid, applicants will be expected to be physically present at the state Capitol regularly and must have the ability to travel throughout Wisconsin as needed to cover stories across the state. Applicants must reside in Wisconsin or be willing to relocate. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Civic Media is committed to professional development opportunities. We encourage reporters to develop new skills as time allows — such as in show production, sports reporting, or technical operations. BENEFITS • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package, • Company-paid Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life and AD&D insurance plans, • 401(k) with matching up to 4%, • Huge opportunity for professional development and growth, • Vibrant and collaborative hybrid work environment, • Opportunity to make a significant cultural impact Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Civic Media is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.