Politics Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for the Politics Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship. This spring 2027 internship is 16 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday–Friday and starts in January, ending in early May.

Interns will write and produce radio and online stories covering government and politics, under supervision of the WUNC News Politics team. Candidates should be enrolled college students or recent graduates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience in a broadcast media environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of journalistic practices, ethics or public media core values is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce audio and digital stories for daily broadcast newscasts and online platforms.
• Cover government and politics during a long legislative session; research introduced bills and government accountability.
• Produce radio and digital reports of various lengths while covering legislative debates and voting issues.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Journalistic ethics

Spelling/grammar/punctuation

Public media knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year related experience

Job description

Posting Information

Department: WUNC-FM - 259000

Career Area: Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline: 10/23/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Politics Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

Position Number: 20057009

Vacancy ID: S028130

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 16

Work Schedule: Flexible hours, up to 16 hours per week

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $18.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

This is a spring 2027 paid internship for one or two days a week during regular business hours, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. It is responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts and online platforms.

This intern will be on the front line of covering government and politics during a “long” legislative session, focusing on researching introduced bills, government accountability, and other topics as needed. The intern will produce radio and digital reports of various lengths while covering legislative debates, reporting on election management and voting issues, learning to research political funding databases, etc. The intern will benefit from working with the WUNC News Politics team, a group of reporters and editors with more than six decades of cumulative experience covering every aspect of politics and campaigns.

The position is expected to start in January and run through early May.

Currently enrolled college students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics or public media core values

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.