Newhouse LA Study Away Internship, YouTube Channel — Spectrum News

Spectrum News; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum News Internship in Los Angeles invites Syracuse University Newhouse Study Away students to join a part‑time program organized around your semester. You’ll work with a Spectrum News team, contributing to meaningful projects while learning how journalism comes together in one of the nation’s most influential markets.

This digital‑first internship focuses on California audiences. Interns gain hands‑on experience with content development, production, digital storytelling, and YouTube

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
• Participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in New York City or Los Angeles during the internship term.
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media content production
• Provide support with story research, fact checking, and asset gathering
• Work with team on creating thumbnails and titles for YouTube videos
• Support field producing
• Write and edit scripts

Skills

Social media producing

Video editing

Photo editing

Strong writing background

Education

Syracuse University Newhouse student

Enrolled in Newhouse LA study away program

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

At a Glance

An exclusive opportunity for students participating in Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Study Away program Los Angeles for the Spring 2027 semester.

A part-time internship where you’ll work with a Spectrum News team, contributing to meaningful projects while learning how journalism comes together in some of the nation's most influential cities. Your schedule will be organized around your semester schedule.

The Spectrum News Internship Experience

This internship offers the opportunity to support a digital-first news production team focused on engaging, long-form storytelling for California audiences. Interns will gain hands‑on experience with content development, production, digital storytelling, and projects designed for YouTube.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with social media content production
• Provide support with story research, fact checking, and asset gathering
• Work with team on creating thumbnails and titles for YouTube videos
• Support field producing
• Write and edit scripts

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
• Must be participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in New York City or Los Angeles during the internship term.
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Social media producing
• Video editing (Premiere preferred)
• Photo editing experience (Photoshop preferred)
• Strong writing background

Program Eligibility

This internship opportunity is exclusively available to students enrolled in an official Syracuse University Newhouse Study Away Program. Applicants must be actively participating in the Newhouse LA program during the semester in which the internship takes place.

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $18.00 and $21.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

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