Journalist internship jobs in Vermont

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. **Position Summary** Under general supervision the Senior Document Writer drafts, reviews, and edits medical, dental and vision plan documents. This position will support plan document needs for new business by creating plan documents and summaries of benefits and coverage (SBC's). **Required Qualifications** + 2-4 years with extensive plan writing experience supporting self-funded or fully insured plans. + 2-4 years of experience in the health insurance industry. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook applications. + Must be an independent, critical thinker who is a self-starter and deadline driven. + Strong attention to detail and accuracy performing at high levels in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge and experience in medical, dental, and vision benefits. + Knowledge and experience with benefit terminology. + General understanding of compliance and regulatory issues (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA). + Organizes time efficiently to ensure that tasks are completed to meet or exceed deadlines. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Education** + High School Diploma or GED. **Anticipated Weekly Hours** 40 **Time Type** Full time **Pay Range** The typical pay range for this role is: $18.50 - $42.35 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. **Great benefits for great people** We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: + **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** . + **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. + **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit ***************************************** We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/22/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Manage and guide all editing operations for the student-powered newsroom of the Community News Service, a local reporting program that provides news content to partner outlets across Vermont. The Community News Service is the local laboratory of UVM's Center for Community News, a national organization working to grow and strengthen the role of college reporting programs in addressing the local news crisis across the U.S. This role is a collaboration with UVM's College of Arts and Sciences. It's a fast-paced job for someone with news reporting and editing experience who wants to mentor the next generation of journalists and storytellers. Desirable Qualifications Ability to balance the competing needs of students, community partners and UVM , in close collaboration with journalism faculty. Enthusiastic about working with students who have no previous journalism experience and need more patience and guidance with each story. Willingness to help promote newsroom content and impact across Vermont.

. Come join one of America's fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard. We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause. Role Summary The Retirement RFP Writer plays a strategic role in fueling the growth of National Life Group's Retirement Business. By producing high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals, this position directly contributes to new plan acquisition, client retention, and the company's competitive positioning in the 403(b), 457(b), and institutional retirement markets. As part of the Retirement Solutions Team, this position would be responsible for responding to requests for Request for Proposal ("RFP") responses, Request for Information ("RFI"), and due diligence questionnaires while maintaining a company information database for use in responding to RFPs, sourcing requests, project management associated with the proposal process, and ensuring that all proposals meet the company's high standards of quality. The Proposal Writer will become an informed Subject Matter Expert (SME) in National Life Group's firmwide information and marketing materials as well and the autonomous SME on NLG's full line of product offerings and retirement platforms. The RFP writer will contribute to the Company's Retirement Business initiatives through the creative writing and preparation of information request responses and the preparation of proposals while serving on the Retirement Solutions Team. Proposal Development & Project Management Stakeholder Collaboration & Content Strategy Database & AI Tool Maintenance Business Development Support & Reporting This role is a frontline subject matter expert, creator, writer, and enabler of NLG's growth in the highly competitive institutional retirement space. Proposals authored directly initiate sales of millions in assets under management via new plan acquisition, plan retention, and field enablement. Effective RFP creation, management and delivery enhances the credibility of the organization and builds trust with our public-sector employers. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: He/she will work directly with the Head of Retirement Solutions, Relationship Managers, Retirement Consultants, VP of Retirement Business, Legal, and Distribution Leaders to respond to requests with defined goals to acquire and retain retirement business at the institutional level Source and write request for proposals (RFPs), Standard Proposals, Ad hoc requests for plan maintenance and business development opportunities Work with all internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to prepare answers, consolidate, proof, print and ship Update RFP database with all latest answers Navigate and update AI tool with latest responses to assist with enhancing future answers Provide reporting on RFPs with weekly progress reports and monthly updates Source key resources like BidPrime and other industry database to find relevant RFPs and pre-qualify National Life Group responses Support Retirement Services with all other marketing content, materials, and efforts Maintain current and accurate proposal answer and standard proposal templates by offering Proposal Development & Project Management Lead end-to-end execution of RFPs, RFIs, and due diligence questionnaires for the Retirement Business. Review RFP requirements and develop proposal strategies in collaboration with Relationship Managers, Consultants, Product, Legal, and Compliance. Write and edit technical and marketing content that clearly communicates NLG's value proposition. Manage timelines, schedules, style guides, internal approvals, and submission logistics. Stakeholder Collaboration & Content Strategy Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure answers are current, accurate, and compliant. Refine proposal content to reflect evolving product offerings, service models, and regulatory standards. Lead kickoff meetings and post-mortem sessions to gather insights and drive improvements. Strategic Outcomes Improve NLG's win rate and competitiveness through high-quality, on-time RFP submissions. Maintain 100% SLA compliance on proposal delivery deadlines. Partner with Field and RM teams to ensure accurate plan implementation and onboarding readiness. Establish scalable, searchable content systems (Loopio, AI tools, SharePoint) to reduce response time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Proposal Development & Project Management Manage end-to-end RFP, RFI, and due diligence questionnaire responses to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant submissions. Receive and review initial bid requests, noting key technical, financial, and scheduling requirements and risks. Coordinate internal kick-off meetings, proposal planning, and review sessions with Retirement Consultants, Relationship Managers, Legal, Compliance, and Product. Prepare proposal strategies and manage associated documentation (e.g., outlines, schedules, style guides). Lead proposal strategy meetings and independently develop proposal summaries aligned to client objectives. Track all deliverables and maintain accountability for on-time proposal submission across all channels. Stakeholder Collaboration & Content Strategy Work closely with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) and Distribution stakeholders to build accurate, relevant proposal content. Participate in collaborative sessions to refine win strategies, customer pain points, and competitor differentiators. Ensure proposals clearly define the Scope of Work and Services, identifying necessary clarifications or exceptions to customer inquiries. Maintain consistent communication with internal teams and external vendors to ensure a unified, strategic response. Content Management & Tools Manage and maintain the RFP content database, ensuring it reflects current, accurate product and service capabilities. Organize past and current proposals in a centralized repository for ease of reuse and reference. Use and update AI-supported content tools to enhance proposal quality and streamline future response generation. Continue building knowledge of company offerings, tools, and retirement products to ensure alignment with business priorities. Research, Sourcing & Business Development Support Proactively source new RFP opportunities via websites, databases (e.g., BidPrime), and procurement platforms. Pre-qualify RFPs to assess alignment with National Life Group's Retirement Business capabilities and strategic objectives. Support standard proposal and marketing material development for new business pursuits or plan maintenance opportunities. Identify trends in proposal submissions and provide insights for process improvement and strategic alignment. Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Report weekly progress updates and deliver monthly summaries for all in-flight and completed RFP submissions. Ensure all proposal-related materials and responses are properly logged, archived, and accessible for future use. Conduct post-submission reviews and “lessons learned” sessions to identify content gaps or process bottlenecks. Implement refinements that improve quality, efficiency, and NLG's overall win rate in institutional plan acquisition. Key Success Factors Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency and tone. Maintain knowledge of approved company vendors, pricing, products and services. Maintain efficient project execution procedures to ensure 100% on-time delivery with a less than 4% error ratio. Obtain feedback from projects for “lessons learned” to incorporate in future proposals. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience B.A. Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Writing or equivalent work experience. Five years of investment or annuity industry experience with a minimum of three years in RFP or investment marketing project engineering/ project management or process engineering. Organizational skills and time management. Effective communications skills both written and verbal for interface with Client partners, and co-worker SMEs. Familiarity with Proposal Software and investment products in the retirement space. Additional Requirements Possess ability to effectively work on multiple investment projects at the same time autonomously Become the Subject Matter Expert on National Life Group and its full menu of retirement products Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines Possess extremely high level of attention to detail; Possess exceptional organizational skills; Possess excellent communication skills; Possess the ability to stay calm under pressure in a deadline oriented position; Possess the ability to quickly create concise, well written responses to RFP information requirements; Ability to navigate and farm multiple databases for reporting and tracking purposes Possess the ability to edit and format Word documents quickly and to also possess strong business and investment writing and editing skills, with the ability to clearly and accurately communicate our business and products to current relationships and prospective clients; and Possess a clear desire to expand industry knowledge Travel Up to 15% All other duties as assigned. This position currently requires an onsite work schedule at the Addison, TX or Montpelier, VT Headquarters, with the expectation that you are in the office for all required workdays. Preferred Qualifications See qualifications above Benefits Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life! The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment. National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. National Life Group is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT - founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX - chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group. National Life Group 1 National Life Dr Montpelier, VT 05604 Social Media Policy Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy #LI-MG

FOX44 (WFFF-TV) and ABC22 (WVNY-TV) in Burlington, Vermont has an immediate opening for an energetic MultiMedia Journalist Reporter. The MultiMedia Journalist Reporter produces reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Duties & Responsibilities: Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements Shoots and edits news events and news reports Produces and presents reports for all platforms Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Fluency in English Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required Superior on-air presence Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Valid driver's license with a good driving record Flexibility to work any shift Benefits: Pay: $15 - $20 per hour, depending on experience Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.