Newhouse DC Study Away Internship - Spectrum News

Job Summary

At a Glance

An exclusive opportunity for students participating in Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications DC Study Away program for the Spring 2027 semester.

A part-time internship where you'll work with a Spectrum News team, contributing to meaningful projects while learning how journalism comes together in one of the nation's most influential media markets. Your schedule will be organized around your academic program requirements and business needs.

The Spectrum News Internship Experience You'll join one of our teams, where you will build a strong understanding of reporting, producing, digital content creation, audience engagement, and other areas that align with your interests and career goals.

- Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have.

- Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work in a professional newsroom.

- Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.

- Gain hands-on experience contributing to real newsroom projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect in This Role As a Spectrum News intern, you'll have opportunities to spend the semester learning and working alongside professionals in areas that align with your interests and academic focus.

Internship Responsibilities May Include

- Pitch, research, and develop stories.

- Assist with live shows, field production, and newsroom operations.

- Create content for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.

- Learn professional editing, shooting, and writing.

- Work with reporters, producers, editors, and audience engagement teams

- Support daily newsroom operations and special projects.

- Contribute to multimedia storytelling initiatives.

- Gain Exposure to Multiple Tracks, Including

- Reporting / MMJ (Multimedia Journalist)

- Editorial & Story Development

- Digital & Audience Engagement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.

- Must be participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in DC during the internship term.

- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.