Editorial Intern

DESCRIPTION: The Digital Media Editorial intern will assist with the day-to-day operations of publishing, editing, and writing editorial content for baltimoreravens.com and the Ravens mobile app. This is not a broadcasting or social media position.

PURPOSE: Provide a hard-working, highly motivated, and collaborative candidate with an internship opportunity to experience the work environment of an NFL Digital Media department.

TIME FRAME: May 2024 – June 2025

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Will be hard working and highly flexible to adapt to constant changes that come with the NFL news cycle, strong attention to detail, editing and writing skills, headline writing, Photoshop skills with an artistic eye, knowledge of SEO strategy, previous experience using a CMS, and a working knowledge of what is newsworthy. They will routinely contribute content ideas.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Edit all stories written by editorial director and staff writer
• Post news articles, transcripts, press releases, media advisories; add relevant keyword tags for SEO, determine suitable embedded content
• Create images and thumbnails for articles, videos, podcasts and photo galleries posted to digital platforms
• Write headlines for videos, photo galleries, and some stories
• Write stories not handled by editorial director and staff writer
• Create photo gallery content for digital platforms, including captions, crediting and alternate text
• Provide backend quality control of website and app – ensure all content is properly displayed and free of errors
• Add to and organize photos in photo management library and add appropriate tags
• Rotational weekend content on-call posting duties; on-call night poster
• Other duties as assigned

GAMEDAY:

• Create story images, post gameday articles, photo galleries, and post-game transcripts
• Post all gameday videos, including game highlights, press conferences and post-game videos
• Write headlines for press conferences and locker room interviews
• Other duties as assigned

EXPECTATIONS:

• Work under supervision of the Editorial Director primarily, but take direction from others in department when appropriate
• Work 40-hour-plus week, in addition to all game days (home and away) including evenings, weekend and holidays, when necessary
• Perform duties as outlined by the Ravens’ organizational mission, values and goals provided to you upon your acceptance to the program
• Project a professional image in all interactions with fellow Ravens associates, coaches and players, corporate partners, and fans
• Effectively communicate with co-workers in the department and throughout the organization
• Provide your own transportation to the Under Armour Performance Center, M&T Bank Stadium or any other places that may be required
• Responsible for providing your own housing in the Baltimore area
• Arrive on time and perform duties in a professional manner
• Go the extra mile to assist other members of the department

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are reviewed based on the following:

• Have graduated from a 4-year degree institution by the start date of internship, or are currently enrolled in a graduate program
• Degree and/or prior experience in Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
• Proficiency in basic content management platforms, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Writing experience and skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Design experience (use of Photoshop, etc.) preferred
• Other Internet-related skills (CSS, SEO, etc.) a plus
• Superior attention to detail and proof-reading skills, strong command of AP writing style and overall grammar
• Availability to work long, irregular hours and adaptability to a fast-paced environment involving simultaneous projects
• Ability to meet deadlines, think creatively, and work well on a team
• Self-starter
• Possesses initiative, organization, creativity, effective communication

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application, answer the screening questions, submit a resume AND cover letter. Any applications that are missing the required information will not be considered.