Newsroom Intern - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

Youth Reporting Internship Postings
Spring 2027

WUNC News is hiring two Youth Reporting Interns.

These are paid positions with flexible hours, up to 16 per week, with a pay rate of $18/hour. The positions will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided.

The positions are expected to start in January and run through early May.

These positions are open to currently enrolled college students and recent graduates.

The application deadline is October 23, 2026. Candidates must submit an application for each internship they wish to be considered for (see below).

Education and Experience
Minimum requirement: High school diploma or equivalency, and one year of related experience or college course work.

Preferred or Leading Candidates will have:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style; understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and public media core values.

Specific Internships Offered:
There are two open positions housed within different teams at WUNC, and each team will supervise their intern(s). Candidates must submit an application for each internship they wish to be considered for:

Daily News Internships:
These interns will work within WUNC’s News department, primarily with the daily news team. They will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as digital platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Students are asked to dedicate one or two full days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).

Daily News Internship Application Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326673

To Apply:
For each internship for which a candidate wishes to be considered, they 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 for each internship for which they wish to be considered.

Submit all applications by October 23, 2026.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

From the UNC-Chapel Hill posting

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 20

Work Schedule

The intern is asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday – Friday, between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

Hiring Range: $18.00 per hour

Posting Open Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline: 10/23/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

This is a spring 2027 paid internship for one or two days a week during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. It is responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts and online platforms.

This intern will work within WUNC’s News department, primarily with the daily news team, and will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as digital platforms. The intern will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. There may also be administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Students are asked to dedicate one or two full days a week during regular business hours.

The position is expected to start in January and run through early May.

Currently enrolled college students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics or public media core values

Special Instructions

For each internship for which a candidate wishes to be considered, they 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.