Digital News Intern WUNC Youth Reporting Internship
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
WUNC News is the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a digital intern for our Youth Reporting Institute. This is a paid position with flexible hours up to 16 per week with a pay rate of $18/hour. The position will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The position is expected to start in mid-August and continue through the end of the year. The intern will participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns. Interns are expected to participate in a showcase event in early December most likely on December 3 or December 10 2026. These positions are open to currently enrolled college students and recent graduates. Digital Internship will work within WUNCs Digital Content Department primarily with the digital news this position the intern will get the opportunity to learn the WUNC content managing system (Grove) and learn the workflow of a daily intern will play a backup role to digital producers and be responsible for some web copy editing and posting to the WUNC website and social media addition to sharing these day-to-day responsibilities the intern will learn how to develop and report a digital-first story. This will include not only written copy but also the responsibility to find or take photos and other visual elements for that story. It will also require the intern to produce some social media content for the WUNC Instagram and YouTube accounts. These can be vertical TikTok style videos or a collection of photos for an Instagram carousel-type post. To Apply: The candidate should submit a cover letter explaining why they are interested in a WUNC Youth Reporting Internship and how it may figure into their career goals. Candidates also should submit a current CV or resume with references included.
Work Schedule
The intern is asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday Friday 9:00 AM 6:00 PM).
WUNC News is the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a digital intern for our Youth Reporting Institute. This is a paid position with flexible hours up to 16 per week with a pay rate of $18/hour. The position will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The position is expected to start in mid-August and continue through the end of the year. The intern will participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns. Interns are expected to participate in a showcase event in early December most likely on December 3 or December 10 2026. These positions are open to currently enrolled college students and recent graduates. Digital Internship will work within WUNCs Digital Content Department primarily with the digital news this position the intern will get the opportunity to learn the WUNC content managing system (Grove) and learn the workflow of a daily intern will play a backup role to digital producers and be responsible for some web copy editing and posting to the WUNC website and social media addition to sharing these day-to-day responsibilities the intern will learn how to develop and report a digital-first story. This will include not only written copy but also the responsibility to find or take photos and other visual elements for that story. It will also require the intern to produce some social media content for the WUNC Instagram and YouTube accounts. These can be vertical TikTok style videos or a collection of photos for an Instagram carousel-type post. To Apply: The candidate should submit a cover letter explaining why they are interested in a WUNC Youth Reporting Internship and how it may figure into their career goals. Candidates also should submit a current CV or resume with references included.
Work Schedule
The intern is asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday Friday 9:00 AM 6:00 PM).
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
