<p>The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a summer intern looking to grow their clip portfolio and gain valuable experience working in an innovative, digital-focused and supportive environment.</p> <p>In your 12 weeks, you will get the opportunity to complete at least one enterprise or group project and plenty of daily stories while learning from senior reporters. You'll get mentoring and one-on-one coaching from the editor, but applicants are expected to generate story ideas, work independently, and bring a level of curiosity that goes well beyond a press release. This is a 20-hour per week position.</p> <p>As a general assignment and trending news reporter, you might fill in on the police beat, cover a contentious meeting, write a profile of a community innovator, and report on community or search-related trends.</p> <p>This position is restricted to current Indiana University students.</p> <p>Students will receive a $3,600 stipend (equivalent to $15/hour, for 20 hours/week over 12 weeks), which will be directly deposited as a scholarship award through their Indiana University Bursar account. Note that this may impact a student's existing financial aid package and IU Bursar account balance.</p> <p>Here's what we're looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at Indiana University. Students must have completed at least one year of college-level courses and demonstrate an interest in pursuing journalism as a career. </li><li>Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills demonstrated by your cover letter and clips or unpublished classroom assignments.Applications without a cover letter and writing samples will not be considered. </li><li>A desire to ask questions, get answers and present information that is organized and easy to understand. </li><li>The ability to think critically, analyze information and data, and work in a deadline-driven environment. </li><li>An interest in SEO and trying new ways to tell stories and reach audiences. Candidates should be comfortable taking digital video and photos. </li><li>A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance are required. </li></ul>