About this role
Job Summary
At a Glance
An exclusive opportunity for students participating in Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Study Away program Los Angeles 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 some of the nation's most influential cities. Your schedule will be organized around your semester schedule.
The Spectrum News Internship Experience This internship offers the opportunity to support a digital-first news production team focused on engaging, long-form storytelling for California audiences. Interns will gain hands-on experience with content development, production, digital storytelling, and projects designed for YouTube.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Assist with social media content production
- Provide support with story research, fact checking, and asset gathering
- Work with team on creating thumbnails and titles for YouTube videos
- Support field producing
- Write and edit scripts
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
- Must be participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in New York City or Los Angeles during the internship term.
- Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Social media producing
- Video editing (Premiere preferred)
- Photo editing experience (Photoshop preferred)
- Strong writing background
Program Eligibility
This internship opportunity is exclusively available to students enrolled in an official Syracuse University Newhouse Study Away Program. Applicants must be actively participating in the Newhouse LA program during the semester in which the internship takes place.