Oakland Local Interns

For winter/spring 2011, we’re looking for Oakland students who are computer literate, love to write and have deep ties to one or more Oakland communities. Your job will be work with our staff, local community members, non-profit staffers and others to write and publish stories on local news and events. You will also work with us to use social media to share those stories and help support conversations on issues and events.
We are looking for 1-2 interns who can be on a 10-15 hour a week schedule, with occasional nights and weekends for agree-upon story coverage. Position is paid with a monthly stipend. We’ll help you become super-skilled in using news as a form of community engagement—and build great skills for the future.

Position Requirements
• Strong writing skills--especially writing blog posts, newspaper or magazine articles; copyediting and or multimedia skills a plus
• An interest in and/or knowledge of Oakland's communities and issues, including struggles for change around public safety, food access, environment, climate, energy and/or sustainability, plus interest in arts, culture, business.
Ability or interest to take photos/take and edit video
Experience using social media: FB, Twitter, tumblr, etc.
• Experience with website writing, graphic design, new media and/or content management a plus
• Optimal candidates are interested in media, organizing, or social justice careers; if you don't like to write, please do not apply for this internship.
Candidate must be able to commute to our downtown Oakland, CA, space and be available to attend meetings in other parts of the city and do on-spot reporting.
• Own laptop computer a plus
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and résumé that details and demonstrates your experience, qualifications, and availability, and explains why you feel you would be the right choice for this position to editor@oaklandlocal.com.
Also include links to relevant writing samples or other materials to demonstrate your writing skills.
Local residents, people of color, LGBTQ people highly encouraged to apply. High school, college and post college all considered.
Oakland Local is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diversified workforce.

Application deadline: February 28, 2011