Internship - Copy Editor (The Chautauquan Daily)/Seasonal Employment

Description

The Chautauquan Daily (https://chqdaily.com/) , or the Daily, is the official newspaper of Chautauqua Institution. It is a community newspaper distributed six days a week to subscribers by carrier and via USPS during the nine-week summer assembly season. The Daily is an 8 to 30 page broadsheet newspaper that is written, designed, and edited at Chautauqua Institution and sent to an off-site printer. The newsroom staff is multigenerational, including talented interns from universities, professional journalists, and community members.

About Your Stipend

The stipend for this position is $3,700 for the summer season, June to August. Also included are a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, parking pass, and accommodations.

About Your Learning Experience

• Edit the work of staff writers for accuracy and clarity, grammar, spelling and AP style.

• Edit and write suggested headlines.

• Flow formatted copy into InDesign.

• Work with the editors to enforce deadlines and ensure a seamless production process.

About the Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program (https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CHQ\_ReferralBonus\_081326.pdf) is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

Workdays are six days a week: Sunday through Friday for publication dates Monday through Saturday. Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate the development of assigned work.

About Living on the Grounds

This position offers employer-provided housing and parking. Residency starts in early June and ends in late August.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution (https://www.chq.org/) is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company (https://www.chq.org/discover-chautauqua/accommodations/athenaeum-hotel/) , a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) (https://www.chq.org/about/idea/) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward (https://150fwd.chq.org/) . One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Joining Our Talent Community

Join our talent community online at CHQ.org/employment . You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at CHQ.org and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at 150fwd.CHQ.org .

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Computer Skills: Intermediate

• Positive Attitude: Intermediate

• Collaborating: Intermediate

• Team Management: Some Knowledge

• Adobe InDesign: Some Knowledge

• Computer Application Skills: Intermediate

• Writing: Intermediate

• Communication: Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Experience

Preferred

• Candidates must hold or be working toward a degree in English or journalism or similar experience in student media.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.