The position is for an unpaid, for-credit, academic-year intern.
Interns work 8 hours per week for the duration of the semester.
The New York Times is seeking a computer savvy, creative library student.
Familiarity with programming, database management, and/or cataloging is a plus.
Job Description
1) Assist in maintaining News Research's Intranet site.
2) Assist in Librarian functions, such as cataloging, organizing
and marketing the library materials.
3) Assist in creating training materials developed by news
researchers, and assist in news research specific marketing and training.
Intern will receive mentoring and training with regard to library
specific functions such as cataloging, newsroom training, knowledge management
and marketing library resources. Intern will also have the opportunity to
shadow News Researchers, receive training and guidance in research techniques,
in addition to learning how to navigate database resources proficiently.
The candidate must submit a resume, letter of interest and letter
of recommendation from their university. They must receive academic credit and
provide a letter from their university saying how much credit they will get.
Please
send your resume, letter of interest and letter of recommendation directly to:
Sheelagh McNeill
Researcher
The New York Times
620 Eighth Avenue | New York, NY 10018
Office 212.556.8832| Mobile 917.670.3871
620 Eighth Avenue | New York, NY 10018
Office 212.556.8832| Mobile 917.670.3871
Email: Sheelagh.McNeill@nytimes.com
