Content/Editorial Intern - Cox First Media -Summer 2025

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern – Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $0.00 - $0.00/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

The Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun, and Journal-News media brands, which are part of Cox First Media, have openings for internship positions for summer 2025. 

The work is located in southwest Ohio and will be based out of one of our three newsrooms - Dayton, Springfield or Hamilton. Work assignments will be determined after final selection based on the intern's abilities and stated interests and newsroom needs.

Each paid internship is approximately 20 hours per week for 10 weeks. The exact start and stop dates, as well as the intern’s weekly schedule, will be determined before the internship begins based on the intern’s needs and company needs.

Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Producing multiple stories per week in a fast-paced environment. They will be assigned to an editor who will guide their assignments and provide coaching and training about approaching their stories. 

• Creating and delivering digital content, which could include digital stories focused on speed and accuracy. 

• Producing photos and videos to help tell your own stories or in collaboration with other content producers. 

• Promoting our content through social media, website placement and email newsletters. 

• Working with other parts of our operation for exposure to our business, including marketing. 

Attributes we seek:

• Learn and be curious.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Reliable in communication with your manager.

• Focus on audience wants and desires in work you produce. 

Minimum requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program such as journalism or communications.

• Interested in pursuing a career in journalism or communications.

• Have a valid driver's license and access to transportation to get to assignments if necessary. 

Preferred qualifications: One or more of the following:

• Experience in working for a student or professional media outlet or other relevant communication work.

• Experience in using metrics to guide content decisions. 

• Experience using social media or other methods to reach digital audiences 

• Understanding of planning and executing content ideas quickly.

Our organization is in a hybrid work environment with a mix of working from home and working in the office. We expect our interns to be able to come into the office or go out on assignments in our coverage areas as needed.

About Cox First Media

Cox First Media publishes the Dayton Daily News, the Springfield News-Sun, the Journal-News in Butler County and affiliated news and advertising products.

The Dayton Daily News is the birthplace of Cox Enterprises, which owns Cox First Media. Since 1898, the company has been committed to making the region stronger through local journalism and helping local businesses succeed.

On Aug. 15, 1898, James M. Cox purchased the Dayton Evening News. One week later, he renamed it the Dayton Daily News. The paper has been a Cox Enterprises company since the very beginning.

Today, Cox Enterprises is a global company based in Atlanta with 50,000 employees and $20 billion in revenue. Cox remains a values-driven private corporation that can invest in long-term growth and is proud of its four-generation fami