VOX Media Café 2024 – Teen & Near Peer Internships

VOX Media Café Internship

VOX ATL welcomes applicants to apply to serve as a VMC intern to support summer programming at VOX ATL. VOX Media Café provides hands-on media making, guest speakers, and shared learning opportunities for a small cohort of VMCers. Interns will have the opportunity to facilitate meetings and workshops, support story production, create a welcoming VOXy environment, connect with and engage VMCers, and continue to develop their own professional leadership skills.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking to continue to build their own journalism skills while providing mentorship and support to others doing the same. This role is great for teens who want to grow their leadership skills and enjoy being a part of a project from start to finish.

NOTE: Applicants must be previously registered participants in VOX programming.  Applicants for the VMC internship program must have published at least 2 pieces of content with VOX in any format (article, video, or podcast). Applicants must have previously attended a VOX publishing meeting. 

(College students: please scroll down for information about the Near Peer Internship)

Schedule & Compensation:

  • This is a four-week long internship (June) and will end on the final day of programming. (However, if you can only intern for one of the two-week sessions, feel free to apply). This position averages 30 hours per week.
  • This position will require in-person leadership, so the intern should be able to work from the VOX ATL office. 
  • You will track your time using VOX’s time-tracking process; compensation is $7.25/hour for teens for up to 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Help facilitate journalism workshops and group activities for a cohort of 10-12 VMCers. This includes facilitating the daily welcome (go-around question, energizer, agenda overviews, introduction to guest speakers) journalism education workshops, and closing out the day (reflections, announcements, important reminders for the next day).
  • Create and maintain a VOXy safe and welcoming environment that upholds VOX ATL values and helps participants to feel free to use their voice.
  • Support VMCers as a story coach. Help them work through creative blocks, develop their story ideas, and assist and support them during story production.
  • Work with VMCers to prepare them for presentation day by giving feedback and encouragement. 

Qualifications:

Applicants must be previously registered participants in VOX programming. Applicants for the VMC internship program must have published at least 2 pieces of content with VOX in any format (article, video, or podcast). Applicants must have previously attended a VOX publishing meeting. 

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 10th. Please complete the application at the link below. Applicants will be asked to participate in a virtual or in person interview. If selected, applicants will report directly to the Program Manager.


Apply Here:   https://tinyurl.com/5yemw3c2 

VOX Media Café Near Peer Internship

VOX ATL welcomes applicants to apply to serve as a VMC Near Peer intern to support summer programming at VOX ATL. VOX Media Café provides hands-on media making, guest speakers, and shared learning opportunities for a small cohort of VMCers. Interns will have the opportunity to facilitate meetings and workshops, support story production, create a welcoming VOXy environment, connect with and engage VMCers, and continue to develop their own professional leadership skills.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking to continue to build their own journalism skills while providing mentorship and support to others doing the same. This role is great for those who enjoy working collaboratively in an intergenerational environment and enjoy being a part of a project from start to finish.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • This is a five-week long internship that begins on Tuesday May 28 and will end on the final day of programming, Friday, June 28, 2024. The required hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday through Friday. This position averages 30 hours per week.
  • This position will require in-person leadership, so the intern should be able to work from the VOX ATL office. 
  • You will track your time using VOX’s time-tracking process; compensation is $10/hour for up to 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Help facilitate journalism workshops and group activities for a cohort of 10-12 VMCers. This includes facilitating the daily welcome (go-around question, energizer, agenda overviews, introduction to guest speakers) journalism education workshops, and closing out the day (reflections, announcements, important reminders for the next day).
  • Create and maintain a VOXy safe and welcoming environment that upholds VOX ATL values and helps participants to feel free to use their voice.
  • Provide positive and constructive feedback to VMC participants
  • Work alongside VMC teen interns, providing support and near peer mentorship.
  • Support VMCers as a story coach. Help them work through creative blocks, develop their story ideas, and assist and support them during story production.
  • Work with VMCers to prepare them for presentation day by giving feedback and encouragement. 

Qualifications:

Applicants must be 18-23 years old and must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have experience in journalism and creating media either through VOX or elsewhere. Applicants must be willing to support positive youth development and principles of power-sharing. 

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 10th. Please complete the application at the link below. Applicants will be asked to participate in a virtual or in person interview. If selected, applicants will report directly to the Program Manager.

Apply Here:   https://tinyurl.com/yvb8wfft