Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

MassLive is seeking candidates for a Content Summer News Intern position.

The News Intern will help produce stories for our readers on local issues. You'll report directly to a news manager and will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to our online news reporting as well as the larger community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day tasks and projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing and researching story ideas

• Fact-checking and copyediting content

• Writing bylined stories

• Producing photos and video

• Interacting on social media platforms with objective commentary, comment moderation and promoting content initiatives

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Exceptional writing skills

• Familiarity with web publishing tools

• Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences with frequency and urgency

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and appropriately prioritize tasks

• Preference given to college juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or related fields

This is a 40-hour week, 10-week paid position and will be based in either our Springfield or Worcester office. Internship requires ability to travel to assignment. Pay is $15/hour.

Internship dates: June 16 to Aug. 22, 2025

Candidates should provide links to stories when applying.

Deadline to apply is April 11, 2025.

Additional Information

MassLive.com is the premier digital news, sports, and information site in Massachusetts, and we're growing. Our world class sports journalism has been widely recognized; our mission is journalistic excellence on behalf of all of the communities we serve across our state. As an organization we aim to inform, engage, and entertain, as well as promote active participation in the exchange of news and ideas. Local news has never been more important. MassLive is dedicated to growing our reach and impact because knowledge—and knowledge of your local community in particular—improves people's lives.

MassLive.com is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 58+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.