The Beacon: Audience Development Internship
This position works closely with the organization's Audience Development Manager, who oversees audience research, membership, development and early engagement strategies. The Beacon is an online news outlet based in Kansas City focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest.
This is a part-time paid internship based out of The Beacon’s office in Kansas City, Mo. Start date is flexible depending on the intern’s academic calendar, but expected to be on or around June 1.
Questions? Email jennifer@thebeacon.media
Apply: www.thebeacon.media/jobs
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
-Background in journalism, communications, marketing, business, non-profit management or other related disciplines
-Experience with social media strategy
-Can analyze data to identify audience-growth opportunities and help journalists better understanding their audiences
-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
-Strong initiative, curiosity, creativity and analytical thinking skills
-Familiarity with the news business and current issues affecting the news industry
-Ability to work with a team and independently
-Organized and flexible, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
-Interest in nonprofit management, community development and general social good
Please apply if you meet most of these qualifications.