Education Desk Assistant - Online NewsHour Extra for Students

6-month position

A desk assistant is needed to help produce the NewsHour's Web site for students and teachers, NewsHour Extra. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra

This paid internship-type position is located in Arlington, VA. We are looking for a sharp individual with editorial skills, who is looking to gain experience in online journalism and is interested in working with young people.

Duties include:
- Writing news for a tenth-grade audience
- Using Dreamweaver to produce stories for high school students and lesson plans for teachers
- Updating story archives
- Processing photos and writing captions in Photoshop
- Help with writing and producing the "Daily Buzz"
- Assisting the editorial and production staff with special projects, such as Newz Crew, an Online Dialogue about current events
- Web production skills desired; however, training will be provided.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
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CONTACT
Please fax or e-mail your resume to:
The Online NewsHour
Fax: 703.824.6592
E-mail: lclapman at newshour.org

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