DC News Internship: Hands-On Reporting & Digital Storytelling

Spectrum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum News in Washington, DC is offering a part-time internship for Syracuse University Newhouse School students participating in the DC Study Away program for Spring 2027. You will work with a Spectrum News team, gaining hands-on experience in reporting, producing, and multimedia storytelling while balancing your academic schedule.

Responsibilities include pitching and developing stories, assisting with live shows and field production, creating content for broadcast and digital platforms,

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.
• Must be participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in DC during the internship term.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, and develop stories.
• Assist with live shows, field production, and newsroom operations.
• Create content for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
• Learn professional editing, shooting, and writing.
• Work with reporters, producers, editors, and audience engagement teams.
• Support daily newsroom operations and special projects.
• Contribute to multimedia storytelling initiatives.

Skills

Enrollment at Syracuse University

Newhouse Study Away Program in DC

US work authorization

Job description

Spectrum News in Washington, DC is offering a part-time internship for Syracuse University Newhouse School students participating in the DC Study Away program for Spring 2027. You will work with a Spectrum News team, gaining hands-on experience in reporting, producing, and multimedia storytelling while balancing your academic schedule.

Responsibilities include pitching and developing stories, assisting with live shows and field production, creating content for broadcast and digital platforms,