DC Newsroom Internship – Spring 2027 (Newhouse Study Away)

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

Job summary

Spectrum News is offering an exclusive internship for Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications students participating in the DC Study Away program for Spring 2027. This part-time internship adapts to your academic schedule while you contribute to meaningful newsroom projects in one of the nation’s largest media markets.

You'll learn reporting, producing, digital content creation, audience engagement and more, with mentorship and hands-on opportunities across multiple tracks.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.
• 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.
• Gain exposure to multiple tracks including Reporting/MMJ, Editorial & Story Development, and Digital & Audience Engagement.

Education

Current student enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications

Job description

Spectrum News is offering an exclusive internship for Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications students participating in the DC Study Away program for Spring 2027. This part-time internship adapts to your academic schedule while you contribute to meaningful newsroom projects in one of the nation’s largest media markets.

You'll learn reporting, producing, digital content creation, audience engagement and more, with mentorship and hands-on opportunities across multiple tracks.