Journalism & Media Intern - Summer 2027

MacAthur Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Journalism and Media Intern for Summer 2027.

The role is based in Chicago with a hybrid in-office and virtual work arrangement. Responsibilities include reviewing grant proposals, producing analyses of JAM grantees, researching media trends, attending events, and assisting with social media strategy to amplify grantee work.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Experience and interest in journalism and media.
• Familiarity with researching stories and media impact.
• Willingness to manage projects with a proactive and curious approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Review grant proposals and meet with prospective and renewing grantees.
• Produce written analyses of work produced by JAM grantees and grantseekers (news articles, investigations, documentary films, podcasts, television series, etc.).
• Conduct desk research into trends in the wider journalism and media field.
• Attend grantee events and meetings.
• Assist with planning public and grantee events.
• Assist with organizing intra-Foundation learning opportunities.
• Assist with social media strategy to amplify the work of grantee partners.

Kenntnisse

Undergraduate student

Journalism and media interest

Researching stories

Project management

Strong written and verbal skills

Jobbeschreibung

Position

Journalism and Media Intern - Summer 2027

Reports To

Senior Program Officer

Location

Chicago, IL

Duration

June 8 - August 11, 2027

Compensation

Paid Internship (Hourly rates will start at $22/hour)

About the Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation’s largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks, building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur invests in solving some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., revitalizing local news, expanding who creates, uses, and benefits from artificial intelligence, and strengthening the well‑being of Native communities. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. The Foundation also maintains offices in Nigeria and India.

About Journalism and Media

The Journalism and Media program invests in the creation, dissemination, and amplification of accurate, just, and inclusive news and narratives across three areas of media: Professional Nonprofit Reporting, Nonfiction Multimedia Storytelling, and Participatory Civic Media.

About the Internship

Responsibilities may include:

• Review grant proposals and meet with prospective and renewing grantees.
• Produce written analyses of work produced by JAM grantees and grantseekers (news articles, investigations, documentary films, podcasts, television series, etc.).
• Conduct desk research into trends in the wider journalism and media field.
• Attend grantee events and meetings.
• Assist with planning public and grantee events.
• Assist with organizing intra-Foundation learning opportunities.
• Assist with social media strategy to amplify the work of grantee partners.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Experience and interest in journalism and media.
• Familiarity with researching stories and media impact.
• A willingness to manage projects and assignments with a proactive and curious approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location and Work Arrangement

This internship is based in Chicago, Illinois. Our work environment is hybrid with designated in-office days and virtual days. Interns will be required to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process.

Work Environment & Accommodation

The work environment is an office setting. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available during the interview process.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026 AT 11:59 PM CST. Students must be returning back to school to be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.