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Jim Dowe Public Media Internship
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation
Lewiston, ME
Broadcast/Television
Company Information
Maine Public is pleased to offer a paid summer internship for college or technical school students interested in careers in the fields of journalism and public media. The student selected as our 2026 Dowe Intern will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by nationally recognized journalists and producers.
This program, known as the Dowe Internship, was established in 2015. It is supported by donors who contributed to a memorial endowment fund for Jim Dowe, the CEO of Maine Public from 2007 to 2011. Jim Dowe was a tireless advocate for developing the next generation of journalists and broadcasters and was known for his commitment to public service.
This summer, our Dowe Intern will participate in a part-time program for approx. 6 – 8 weeks during the months of May, June, and/or July.
Qualifications
- Candidates must attend a college or technical school, preferably at an institution based in Maine. If the institution is not in Maine, candidates with an existing connection to the State of Maine are preferred.
- Our Dowe Intern will be based in our Lewiston office, will work approx. 20 - 25 hours per week (3-days) and will regularly travel throughout the State of Maine.
Duties
- Beginning with an orientation and organizational overview, the intern will participate in a short-term, interactive and hands-on survey program to learn about the different areas of Maine Public including visual media, television production, broadcasting technology, and digital media.
- After the introductory survey program, the intern will join our News team and focus on journalism.
- This is an opportunity to build some tangible reporting experience and learn first-hand how creating, communicating and curating content over multiple media platforms can help our communities by informing, engaging and connecting people across the State and beyond.
How to Apply
Apply with external link.Include:
-Cover letter
-Resume
-One (1) writing sample (approximately 1000 words) and/or pertinent digital media examples
