WUNC Youth Reporting Internships

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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.

North Carolina Public Radio- WUNC is hiring several 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 early January and run through mid-May. Interns are expected to participate in a showcase event on May 7, 2026. Some internships may continue through the summer.

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

The application deadline is October 16, 2025.

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.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.

Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and public radio core values.

There are five open positions housed within different teams at WUNC, and each team will supervise their intern(s). Here are the Youth Reporting Internships offered for Spring 2026:

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.).

This intern will work within WUNC's Digital Content Department, primarily with the digital news team. In this position, the intern will get the opportunity to learn the WUNC content managing system (Grove), and learn the workflow of a daily newsroom. The 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 channels.

In 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.

Due South Social Media Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC's Programming department with the team behind Due South - a daily talk show that's a source for news, information and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. This position will primarily focus on content creation for social and digital media. The ideal candidate will bring a creative vision for presenting Due South's on-air content in fresh and format-friendly ways on WUNC's platforms and social media accounts. This position is also a great opportunity to learn about live broadcasting, talk show production, audio editing and more.

This intern will work within WUNC's Digital Content department primarily with the team behind Embodied - a radio show and podcast telling stories about sex, relationships and health. Job duties will primarily include content creation for web and social media platforms. This intern will provide feedback on the show's social and digital strategy and also will be asked for production support as needed. The candidate will support the producer, editor and host of Embodied in engaging their audience through social and digital platforms. Candidates for this position should have some graphic design and/or digital marketing experience.

Candidates should attach a cover letter explaining why they are interested in a WUNC Youth Reporting Internship and how it may figure into their career goals. Candidates may also indicate which position(s) they are interested in. Candidates should attach a current CV or resume with references included.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.