About
The Miami Herald’s investigative legacy dates back decades, from work that exposed mob influence in 1950s Miami to reporting that changed laws on how Florida treats its most vulnerable residents. The investigative team at the Miami Herald already is considered among the best of any regional newsroom in the country and we are looking to grow. Our
newsroom is in a heavy season of news after the tragic and deadly collapse of a high rise tower in Surfside as well as the resurgence of COVID cases in Florida, and its impact on our local economy, education and other institutions.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is a reporter who has demonstrated skill in working with data and identifying accountability stories. Someone who wants to report stories about wrongdoing, injustice and abuses of power, and has some experience doing this through internships and/or early career work. A journalist who truly gets excited about all the possible tools we can use for journalism now, from engaging with readers to analyzing data. Someone who is enthusiastic about working in a bilingual newsroom in one of the most diverse communities in the United States. Language skills — Spanish, Portuguese, French/Creole — all add value in South Florida. A collaborator; someone who works well as part of a team. In many cases, our investigative efforts involve two or three or more journalists working together to bring a story home. A self-starter who will develop a strong network of sources to find and pursue stories that will reach a broad audience.
Preferred skills include: a strong command of grammar, spelling, AP style; expert-level skills in story organization, story-telling in a variety of formats, and clear writing, strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and the ability to take and give constructive criticism, and enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies.
What We Are Offering
Beginning June 1, the 10-week program will provide the intern with the opportunity to work and train with one of the best investigative teams in the country. A team that exposed the sweetheart deal that enabled serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to escape serious punishment, and led to the resignation of a member of President Trump’s cabinet. The intern will learn the different tools can use for journalism now, from engaging with readers to analyzing data and be enthusiastic about working in a bilingual newsroom in one of the most diverse communities in the United States.
