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10/15/2026
WUNC Politics and News Youth Reporting Interns
WUNC - News
| Company | WUNC - News |
| Position | WUNC Politics and News Youth Reporting Interns |
| Description | Youth Reporting Internship Postings North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill 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 Politics Internship: This intern will be on the front line of covering government and politics during a “long” legislative session, focusing on researching introduced bills, government accountability, and other topics as needed. The intern will produce radio and digital reports of various lengths while covering legislative debates, reporting on election management and voting issues, learning to research political funding databases, etc. The intern will benefit from working with the WUNC News Politics team, a group of reporters and editors with more than six decades of cumulative experience covering every aspect of politics and campaigns. Politics Internship Application Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326653 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. |
