Remote Public Media Journalism Intern

American University; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dean's Internship program

Virtual workplace

Job summary

American University’s School of Communication seeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. The role emphasizes strong writing, analytical thinking, and collaboration with editors and staff reporters.

As a virtual, part-time internship (20 hours/week), you will contribute to Current’s digital content and quarterly print publication, with opportunities to learn about NPR, PBS, and public broadcasting.”

Qualifications

• Analytical, quantitative and writing skills needed.
• Interest in journalism, public media and policy.
• Experience reporting for SOC journalism courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write original coverage for Current.
• Gather information from multiple perspectives via interviews and analysis.
• Check facts, spellings and numbers for accuracy.

Skills

Analytical

Writing

Interviews

News reporting

Public policy interest

Education

SOC major (undergrad/grad)

GPA 3.25

Grad student first semester

Tools

WordPress

Job description

American University’s School of Communication seeks an advanced undergraduate or graduate student to research and report on issues affecting public media in the United States. The role emphasizes strong writing, analytical thinking, and collaboration with editors and staff reporters.

As a virtual, part-time internship (20 hours/week), you will contribute to Current’s digital content and quarterly print publication, with opportunities to learn about NPR, PBS, and public broadcasting.”