Paid Journalism & Media Internship - Hybrid in Chicago

MacArthur Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

MacArthur Foundation in Chicago invites applications for a Journalism and Media Intern for Summer 2027. The position is hybrid with in-office days and remote work, based in Chicago, IL, and runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027.

Responsibilities include reviewing grant proposals, producing analyses of journalistic work, researching trends, attending events, and supporting social media outreach for grantees.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Undergraduate student

Journalism & media

Researching stories

Project management

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate program

Job description

MacArthur Foundation in Chicago invites applications for a Journalism and Media Intern for Summer 2027. The position is hybrid with in-office days and remote work, based in Chicago, IL, and runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027.

Responsibilities include reviewing grant proposals, producing analyses of journalistic work, researching trends, attending events, and supporting social media outreach for grantees.