As part of the Humanities@Work program, the Baker-Nord Institute for Humanities is seeking applications from undergraduate CWRU students with a declared humanities major to fill summer internship positions. Graduating students are not eligible to apply.
Interns will be expected to commit 20 hours a week for a ten week period. Each intern will be paid a $3,500 stipend, half of which will be paid at the beginning of the internship, and half of which will be paid at the midpoint of the internship once a status report has been submitted. Interns will be expected to attend a lunchtime event at the Baker-Nord Institute in the fall of 2025 to discuss their internship experience.
All applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, April 21 and should be sent to bakernord@case.edu and must include:
• Resume (no more than 2 pages)
• Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page) for each internship for which the student would like to be considered
Following the review of applications, outstanding applicants will be invited for an interview. Available internships are:
THE CLEVELAND OBSERVER
11459 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
Job Summary:
We are seeking passionate and detail-oriented News Writers & Reporters to join our editorial team. This role is ideal for aspiring journalists, students, and writers who want to develop strong reporting skills and contribute meaningful stories that drive change. You will cover local news, community events, politics, business, and human interest stories while adhering to journalistic integrity and AP Style guidelines.
Gathering Information:
– Live Reporting: Covering events in real-time, often through television or radio broadcasts.
– Field Reporting: Gathering information on location, often at news events orbreaking stories.
– Studio Reporting: Anchoring newscasts or presenting reports from a studio setting.
– Networking: Building relationships with sources and contacts within the community.
Meeting Deadlines:
– Ensuring that stories are completed and submitted on time
– Adapting to Change: Being flexible and adaptable to changing news situations.
– Staying Informed: Keeping up-to-date on current events and industry trends.
Key Responsibilities:
– Research, pitch, and write compelling news stories, feature articles, and community reports.
– Conduct interviews with community members, local leaders, and subject matter experts.
– Cover assigned beats, including city government, social justice issues, education, and business developments.
– Attend press conferences, public meetings, and events to gather firsthand information.
– Fact-check sources and ensure all content is accurate, balanced, and ethical.
– Collaborate with editors to revise and refine articles for publication.
– Create multimedia content, including photos, videos, and social media snippets, to enhance storytelling.
– Meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Qualifications:
– Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program in Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, or a related field.
– Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
– Experience with AP Style or willingness to learn.
– Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
– Passion for local journalism and community storytelling.
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
The Cleveland Orchestra is seeking an Intern to join their team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the archivist.
Archives Summer Internship Responsibilities:
• Catalog posters and oversize photos
• Scan board minutes and file electronically
• Cross reference digitized tour programs with boxed collection
• Assist in culling digital photo collection
• Assist in culling extra photograph slides
• Assist in inventory of oversize and miscellaneous photos, negatives, and slides
• Proofread publications and email newsletters
Archives Summer Internship Requirements:
• Passion for the arts and the mission of The Cleveland Orchestra.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• An interest in libraries and archives
THE GROG SHOP
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
This Operations & Marketing internship will allow the student to gain invaluable industry experience while having the mentorship of the Grog Shop’s marketing director and owner.
Responsibilities:
• Correspondence with bands, artists, vendors, and ticket buyers
• Coordinate with our street team, plan outreach events and ticket giveaways
• Physically pass out flyers to local businesses in the Greater Cleveland area
• Create and distribute communications to past ticket buyers and email subscribers
• Input data including ticket counts, past buyer’s emails, and ad insights and results into spreadsheets to easily track and interpret data
• Attend meetings and collaboration discussions
• Maintain and update a database of local musicians, bands, and vendors
• Organization and filing of office paperwork
• Processing ticket information
• Building events on our ticketing platform, TicketWeb
• Assistance creating content and copy for social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Some graphic design and video editing
• Research new potential community partners that align with Grog Shop ideology and community values
• This includes working scheduled shifts outside of the regular 12-5 p.m. work-day
• This internship is onsite, starting early June and ending at the completion of required hours; exact dates to be determined
The ideal student has an attention to detail and proven organizational & planning skills; is flexible and able to adjust to changing demands; be quick at assessing situations, identifying potential issues, and creating solutions; be passionate about working with others in group settings with a customer service mentality; have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; be able to work both independently and collaboratively; be proficient in computer skills including Office 365; be available to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed; be able carry up to 20 lbs and must be able to walk for up to an hour at a time; and have access to reliable transportation not only to work, but to travel to various locations in the Greater Cleveland area.