News Intern

Company Overview Zimmer Marketing is a dynamic, family-owned media business located in Joplin, Missouri. With a strong portfolio of radio stations and a growing digital department, we reach over 380,000 people each month, providing essential services to the local community while fostering a culture of respect, fun, and community service. Summary As an Intern at Zimmer Marketing, you will gain hands-on experience in the media and marketing industry.

This role is pivotal in supporting our team with various projects that enhance our community outreach and brand visibility. As a reporting intern, you’ll be an important part of Zimmer Marketing’s news effort. You will help our regional newsroom cover and deliver journalism to our current audience and to a new generation of people.

Goals Learn how to rapidly respond to news and develop brief radio stories on a deadline Work alongside our news team to enhance your journalism prowess Responsibilities: Research, report, and write news stories Conduct interviews using radio recording equipment that we’ll provide Edit audio, record narration, mix stories Learn to write for on-air delivery and for online consumption Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms. Able to work 20 hours a week Requirements: Currently enrolled in and have completed one year of a 2–4-year undergraduate degree program OR are enrolled in a graduate degree program OR have earned a degree within the last 12 months. Previous experience or coursework in news writing.

Zimmer Marketing is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Internship Pay: $14.00 per hour Work Location: In person