Staff Writer Intern

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Position SummaryThe Cleveland Browns are looking for a hard-working, eager Staff Writer Intern who will be responsible for assisting in curating, creating and publishing content about the team, both on the field and in the community. This content will include dedicated coverage of community events and initiatives, as well as coverage of games. The position will also require the ability to frame content in an engaging way on social media. This role requires project coordination, strong organization, communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. This is a seasonal internship position with a duration of six months.
Reporting RelationshipsThe Staff Writer Intern will report to the Associate Editor.

Position Responsibilities* Generate short- and long-form digital content

• Research and develop story ideas
• Publish content on the Browns' web, app and social media platforms
• Serve as the point person for community-focused storytelling.
• Manage process of sizing and uploading photos to the team digital properties via Photoshop
• Work closely with internal departments to promote team initiatives
• Interview players, coaches and other staffers for articles and social media content
• Update and manage content in team's content management system
• Provide coverage of not only games, but community and corporate partnership events
• Work daily schedule as well as times before, during and after all Browns games, which mostly occur on nights and weekends.

Qualifications* Bachelor's degree preferred

• Excellent writing, research, communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable operating all major social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
• Proven ability to multi-task and produce content for multiple media platforms
• Proven ability to work under strict deadlines
• Willingness to cover football and non-football events
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours
• Experience working with a website content management system
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.