Mt. Lebanon Magazine & Public Information Office - Journalism Internship

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This is a paid, $16.21 per hour, ten-week internship (May-August 2026, exact timing flexible).

Work hours are 29 hours per week.

This position is fully in-person. The office is convenient to public transit with parking on-site. 

Deadline to Apply: 4:00 p.m., March 6, 2026 

In addition to uploading a resume and cover letter, each applicant must send
2-3 writing clips (published writing strongly preferred) to
[email protected]. Submissions may also be submitted via mail or hand delivery to: Rachel Windsor, 710 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Applications without a cover letter and writing samples will not be considered. 

MT. LEBANON MAGAZINE / PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - INTERNSHIP — PART TIME

REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  NON-EXEMPT 

NATURE OF WORK:  Put your journalistic writing skills to work while gaining public relations experience in a small office environment. You’ll work closely with the Public Information Office, as well as members of other departments of the Mt. Lebanon municipality, to publish the monthly magazine, keep the community informed about important issues and produce compelling social media content. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Research and write magazine articles. 

Interview subjects for articles. 

Assist with editing and production of podcast. 

Develop content for our websites and social media. 

Market and promote municipal events (i.e. Final Friday summer concerts, Fourth of July celebration, the Classic Car Show and more). 

Learn to create news releases. 

Cover live events. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Attends editorial meetings.

Helps with proofreading of all Public Information Office content and communications.

Performs all other work assigned. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES 

Excellent writing and research abilities.  

Attention to detail. 

Effective time management. 

Strong communication skills. 

Creativity and enthusiasm. 

Good judgment regarding the content, tone, timing and potential impact of public information. 

PREFERRED SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED) 

Experience in a newsroom or magazine environment. 

Experience in photography and videography.  

Experience with Microsoft Office products. 

Familiarity with AP style. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

A minimum of junior or senior level college course work in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Fingering - Working primarily with fingers, some handling and moving of hand and arms.

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to co-workers or to the public.

Vision acuity- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
 Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds.  

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position. 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  

Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at [email protected].

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER

I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact.  If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either Mt. Lebanon or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice, unless change by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of Mt. Lebanon.