Remote Public Media Reporter Intern

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

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. Candidates should have strong writing skills and be able to collaborate with editors and staff reporters. Current is an independent news service covering public media, including NPR, PBS and stations.

This internship runs Jan. 11 – May 7, 2026, at 20 hours per week, with pay of $18.40–$25.00 per hour, and is eligible for

Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or graduate SOC student at AU with minimum 3.25 GPA.
• Experience reporting for SOC journalism courses.
• Analytical, quantitative and writing skills.
• Interest in journalism, public media or public policy.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write original coverage.
• Gather information via interviews, analysis, and events.
• Check facts, spellings, numbers and assumptions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Interviewing

News reporting

Education

SOC major (Communications)

GPA 3.25

Graduate student eligibility

Tools

WordPress

Web publishing

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. Candidates should have strong writing skills and be able to collaborate with editors and staff reporters. Current is an independent news service covering public media, including NPR, PBS and stations.

This internship runs Jan. 11 – May 7, 2026, at 20 hours per week, with pay of $18.40–$25.00 per hour, and is eligible for