Journalist internship jobs in Maine - 11 jobs

WGME seeks an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our team of investigative and consumer reporters. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories Work closely with News management to refine investigative pitches and story scripts Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas Other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be able to develop and maintain sources Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input Knowledge of the FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events At least two years of investigative reporting experience or five years of general assignment reporting preferred. History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred EEO AND INCLUSIVITY: Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great "scanner ears" Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts Assist news management with content gathering and planning Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post Requirements Experience listening to police scanners Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights Related military experience will be considered In-person attendance is required Values In Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

This role is ideal for someone who: + Is a meticulous reader and writer with a drive to learn about cloud technology at a national scale. + Can interpret expert input to craft proposal content that is informative _and_ persuasive. + Takes pride in the writing they produce and is always looking for ways to hone their craft. + Possesses knowledge and experience with any of public cloud providers including Oracle, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Google (GCP) architecture, tools, and cloud methodologies. As a Technical Proposal Writer, you will be responsible for: + Writing technical proposals for US federal government customers seeking Oracle Cloud services and task order solutions. + Capturing and organizing content and knowledge from subject matter experts across Oracle and presenting it in clear, compliant, compelling format for technical and non-technical audiences. + Understanding, identifying, and documenting client requirements and driving compliance with those requirements across internal response teams. + Becoming an internal expert on Oracle GDI's proposal process. + Actively identify team process enhancements and work with team members to implement them. + Support response teams in online and in-person efforts to ensure the written components of the proposals are compelling and aligned. + Managing multiple versions of documents across separate systems, including maintaining current working documents throughout the proposal drafting process. + Employing superior written and verbal communication skills with attention to grammar, formatting, term consistency, and adherence to Oracle writing practices. **EXPERIENCE** **_Required_** + Minimum of four years' experience working in industry as a technical writer. **_Desired_** + Minimum of six years' experience working in industry as a technical writer. **EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS** **_Required_** + Bachelor's degree, any discipline. **_Desired_** + APMP Foundation Level Certification or higher. **Security Clearance:** + Candidates will need to be able to obtain and maintain a Secret / Top-Secret Security Clearance to work with the US Federal government _This is a remote position with the candidate willing to travel to the Reston, VA Office a few times quarterly._ **Responsibilities** Responsible for participating in customer engagements to collaboratively design and implement solutions. Displays product/application understanding through more customized presentation demonstrations to customers and at conferences and events. May work directly with customers to gather requirements, develop architectures and translates business needs into solutions. Implements solutions and ensures successful deployments through code development and scripting. Supports customer from Proof of Concept (POC) through production deployment of services via resource configuration, planning, and customer education/training. Creates and distributes technical assets (white papers, solution code, blog posts, and video demonstrations). Serves as a technical point of contact for customers and sales on technical cloud solutions and customer success. Further builds business and technical acumen. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from $37.88 to $60.63 per hour; from: $78,800 to $126,100 per annum. May be eligible for equity. Eligible for commission with an estimated pay mix of 70/30. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC2 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

The Maine Trust for Local News is seeking an enterprising and energetic community reporter to join its Sun Journal news staff. This reporter will cover general interest news in a geographic beat serving the city of Lewiston and surrounding communities including the town of Poland. Coverage in these communities will focus on the public impact of housing and development; business openings/closings; food; municipal affairs; breaking news; things to do; and people. Journalism produced from this coverage is published in the Sun Journal, Sunjournal.com, as well as on a per-story basis in other Maine Trust publications such as the Portland Press Herald, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel and Times Record. The community reporter will be responsible for curating a weekly newsletter, Lewiston Now, that's focused on interesting people, places and happenings in the region; and for posting daily web updates. This is a lively beat with a lot of news opportunities in a region of more than 44,000 people that includes Maine's second largest city. The goal of this reporter is to be essential to each community they cover, being on the ground in their region regularly and making sure people know the reporter's name and how to reach them. They will closely monitor town Facebook groups, Next Door, Reddit and any other public areas of discussion for story ideas, including libraries and coffee shops. If there are questions we can answer being posed in these groups or at central gathering places, we will answer them with fact briefs or stories. Source development will be key for this reporter to stay on top of the latest town happenings and breaking news. This reporter will also help create and update guides for each town or region, from farmstands, trails, events, to places to eat, housing resources and more. The community reporter must have excellent reporting and writing skills; a sense of urgency to beat the competition on developing news; comfort with a digital-first environment; a proven ability to file stories on deadline; and experience rounding out stories with depth and context. The Maine Trust for Local News prides itself on high standards of professionalism and community journalism that is meaningful to our readers. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and up to five writing samples to Managing Editor Ben Bragdon, at: ***********************

Pleasant Mountain Ski Area is a winter destination offering fantastic family skiing and snowboarding for all abilities and the most night skiing in New England. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season winter yet by joining the Pleasant Mountain Team. BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE SKI AREA, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?: Our investment in each employee includes an unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 239-acre playground including skiing, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Pleasant Mountain with our guests. POSITION SUMMARY: The Snow Reporter is a key member of the resort marketing team. The position is responsible for supplying guests with real-time weather, events, and lift and trail information through a variety of channels. They are influential both in helping guests plan their visit and in attracting them to the mountain on any given day. The Snow Reporter is a key employee promoting adventure within our brand. RESPONSIBILITIES: Arrive first thing in the morning and work with Mountain Ops to gather the most up-to-date weather, conditions, snowfall, trail reports, open/closed lifts, etc. Update conditions on resort and third-party websites Write engaging scripts with accurate and detailed information while communicating a positive position Safely navigate the mountain on skis/snowboard to gather information on the day's conditions Meet with Mountain Ops, SnowSports, and other departments to plan for next day reporting Support social media and photography teams with photo and video content Support Marketing department with other projects on an as needed basis

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees. Start Over with your Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Grant Writer - Contract Job Code:13033 Location:Saco 04072 Department:Other FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem Summary: Sweetser seeks a contract Grant Writer to work with the Chief Growth Officer to assist with grant researching, writing and RFPs. This is an on-site position in Saco, Maine. This position will work to secure grant funding from local, regional, and national foundations, corporations and organizations, including state and federal funding sources, to help meet the agency's strategic goals. In addition to preparing proposals, the position requires collaborating with staff program directors and funding representatives, as well as developing a comprehensive monthly report detailing grant activities. Responsibilities also include writing and editing responsibilities as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization. * Work collaboratively as a member of a team with various groups of staff, depending on the issue addressed. * Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services. * Creates and implements a comprehensive grant program that includes researching and soliciting grant and in-kind gifts from corporations, foundations, organizations, state and federal funding sources, and individuals. * Establishes goals to meet grant revenue objectives. * Works with leadership to identify agency grant needs. * Research corporate and foundation giving interests and proposal guidelines. * Writes timely grant proposals, in-kind requests, follow-up reports, and acknowledgements. * Develops relationships with prospective and current grant funders. * Updates funding and contact information into Blackbaud system. * Prepares monthly update report detailing grants received, proposed and pending. EDUCATION: * Bachelor's Degree CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: * Valid driver's license. EXPERIENCE: * Three (3) years of grant writing experience. * Successful track record in developing grant proposals, securing grant awards and grant administration and reporting. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: * Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising in particular the ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals. * Strong relationship-building and "people" skills with a high comfort level with phone outreach and follow-up. * Able to see opportunities, think creatively, and develop new approaches for donor engagement and development. * Ability to work collaboratively with a team of energetic professionals, researching, learning, and gaining insight from department leaders to help build fundraising narratives for both foundations and individual donors. * Ability to take initiative, work independently, and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and forge new ones. * Strong knowledge of funders at the state and national levels including foundations, corporations and government sources. * Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to project manage multiple tasks independently. Ability to set and meet metrics goals, prioritize, plan, and complete work on deadlines. * Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality. * Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends and be willing to complete occasional travel on behalf of the department as needed. * A belief in the importance of mental and behavioral health and support.

WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assignment Editor. You can capture the essence of what's happening in the community and help to bring it home to our viewers. You will have a take charge attitude for breaking news. You find distinctive enterprise stories and oversee news coverage. As a newsroom leader your impact sets us apart. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Listen to multiple police scanners which cover more than a dozen agencies throughout our market-must have great "scanner ears" * Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscasts * Assist news management with content gathering and planning * Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering * Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them * Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms-including sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook post Requirements * Experience listening to police scanners * Experience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers * Either have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stations * Familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology * Will maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers * Can gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital editors * Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations * Willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights * Related military experience will be considered * In-person attendance is required Values In Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. * Medical | Dental | Vision * 401(k) matching * Emotional Wellness Support * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Lights Out Gallery is working with artists to build and support community in Western Maine. By partnering with the local/state art community, the VISTA will raise awareness of our plan to build a community center that includes a co-working space, dance studio and maker space as well as an art gallery to boost the economic value and provide opportunities for access to high-speed internet and equipment that is not accessible to many in rural Maine, and organize the Norway Maine Arts Festival. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The VISTA member will help build and sustain a community coworking space that expands economic opportunity in Western Maine. They will develop systems to recruit and engage a base of volunteers and donors, support targeted fundraising efforts, and strengthen digital outreach through Instagram, Facebook, and email. By crafting compelling content and evaluating engagement strategies, VISTA will help grow our statewide and national visibility. They will also assist with grant writing and reporting by gathering impact data and stories that demonstrate progress. This work will lay the foundation for long-term sustainability and deeper community impact. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* . Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth . Skills : Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , General Skills , Community Organization , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Business/Entrepreneur .

The Maine Trust for Local News is seeking an enterprising and energetic community reporter to join its Central Maine news staff. This reporter will cover general interest news in a geographic beat serving the Kennebec County communities of Waterville, Winslow, Oakland and Belgrade. Coverage in these communities will focus on the public impact of housing and development; business openings/closings; food; municipal affairs; breaking news; things to do; and people. Journalism produced from this coverage is published in the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal, Centralmaine.com, as well as on a per-story basis in other Maine Trust publications such as the Portland Press Herald, Sun Journal and Times Record. The community reporter will be responsible for curating a weekly newsletter that's focused on interesting people, places and happenings in the region, and for posting daily web updates. This is a lively beat with a lot of news opportunities in a region of more than 30,000 people. The goal of this reporter is to be essential to each community they cover, being on the ground in their region regularly and making sure people know the reporter's name and how to reach them. They will closely monitor town Facebook groups, Next Door, Reddit and any other public areas of discussion for story ideas, including libraries and coffee shops. If there are questions we can answer being posed in these groups or at central gathering places, we will answer them with fact briefs or stories. Source development will be key for this reporter to stay on top of the latest town happenings and breaking news. This reporter will also help create and update guides for each town or region, from farmstands, trails, events, to places to eat, housing resources and more. The community reporter must have excellent reporting and writing skills; a sense of urgency to beat the competition on developing news; comfort with a digital-first environment; a proven ability to file stories on deadline; and experience rounding out stories with depth and context. The Maine Trust for Local News prides itself on high standards of professionalism and community journalism that is meaningful to our readers. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and up to five writing samples to Managing Editor Jessica Lowell, at: ************************

The Maine Trust for Local News is seeking an enterprising and energetic community reporter to join its Western Maine news staff. This reporter will cover general interest news in a geographic beat serving northern Franklin County, including the communities of Rangeley, Carrabassett Valley/Sugarloaf Mountain, New Vineyard, Strong, Avon and Kingfield. Coverage in these communities will focus on the public impact of housing and development; business openings/closings; food; municipal affairs; breaking news; things to do; and people. Journalism produced from this coverage is regularly published in the Rangeley Highlander, Franklin Journal and Sun Journal, on Sunjournal.com, as well as on a per-story basis in other Maine Trust publications such as the Portland Press Herald, Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. The community reporter will be responsible for curating a weekly newsletter that's focused on interesting people, places and happenings in the region, and for posting daily web updates. This is a lively beat with a lot of news opportunities in a region that is a hub of Maine outdoor recreation and community pride. The position is ideal for an early-career journalist with an enthusiasm for Maine's many outdoor recreation opportunities. The goal of this reporter is to be essential to each community they cover, being on-the-ground in their region regularly and making sure people know the reporter's name and how to reach them. They will closely monitor town Facebook groups, Next Door, Reddit and any other public areas of discussion for story ideas, including libraries and coffee shops. If there are questions we can answer being posed in these groups or at central gathering places, we will answer them with fact briefs or stories. Source development will be key for this reporter to stay on top of the latest town happenings and breaking news. This reporter will also help create and update guides for each town or region, from farmstands, trails, events, to places to eat, housing resources and more. The community reporter must have excellent reporting and writing skills; a sense of urgency to beat the competition on developing news; comfort with a digital-first environment; a proven ability to file stories on deadline; and the ability to round out stories with depth and context. The Maine Trust for Local News prides itself on high standards of professionalism and community journalism that is meaningful to our readers. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and up to five writing samples to Deputy Managing Editor Marla Hoffman, at: ******************.