Public Media Reporting Intern

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Current seeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. You will research, report and write original coverage with support from editors and staff reporters, collaborating on art direction and data visualization for online publication.

Excellent writing, analytical abilities and interest in media funding and distribution are essential. This internship is part-time, virtual, and runs Jan.

Qualifications

• Junior, senior or graduate student in AU's School of Communications (as of spring 2027).
• Minimum overall 3.25 GPA.
• Graduate students must have completed their first semester of study.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write original coverage.
• Gather information and perspectives via interviews, analysis, reading, observation and events.
• Check facts and numbers to confirm details.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Interviews

Education

SOC student at AU

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Current seeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student in journalism to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. You will research, report and write original coverage with support from editors and staff reporters, collaborating on art direction and data visualization for online publication.

Excellent writing, analytical abilities and interest in media funding and distribution are essential. This internship is part-time, virtual, and runs Jan.