Editorial Intern (Summer 2026)

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AccuWeathers Digital Team is seeking an Editorial Intern for Summer 2026. Join us in a hands-on newsroom role where youll help shape daily weather coverage for . Youll collaborate closely with editors and meteorologists to pitch compelling story ideas research developing weather events and write digital-first articles that inform and engage our audience. This role offers the opportunity to build real-world newsroom experience sharpen your writing skills and learn how data SEO and emerging AI tools support modern digital publishing. Youll also assist with sourcing and clearing user-generated content to help bring impactful weather stories to life across platforms.

This paid internship spans 5 months and requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. Morning and daytime availability is preferred though some evening hours may be accommodated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finding and gathering information to pitch timely weather-related story ideas for .

Writing multiple digital stories per month for publication on .

Conducting source gathering and research to support accurate compelling weather coverage.

Using ChatGPT and other AI tools to edit content test prompts and optimize stories for digital platforms.

Sourcing and clearing user-generated content for use in articles and on social platforms.

Collaborating with editors meteorologists and the social team to align coverage across platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a 4-year Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Meteorology or a related field that requires experience in writing and research.

Strong writing editing and research skills with attention to accuracy and detail.

Interest in weather climate and science-based storytelling.

Basic understanding of SEO and digital publishing best practices is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the worldhas saved over 12000 lives prevented injury to over 100000 people and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeathers proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms. is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage in 700 newspapers are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV Charter Communications - Spectrum Verizon Philo Frndly TV Comcasts Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream Roku Xumo Rockbot LG and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers Founder and Executive Chairman established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Myers a leading creative thinker and visionary has been called the most accurate man in weather by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneurs Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Required Experience:

Intern