Newsnation News Internship Summer 2026 (chicago)

NewsNation

Chicago, IL, United States
$16.60 hourly ph
On-site
Hands-on learning experience
Support editorial newsgathering
Support production
NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2026 to support editorial newsgathering or production at a national cable news network

Job Summary

  • NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2026 to support editorial newsgathering or production at a national cable news network.
  • Selected interns will work on a NewsNation program, in a bureau, or on a production team, attending trainings and workshops.
  • Responsibilities include research, pitching stories, identifying guests, sourcing video, desktop editing, creating graphics, writing scripts, and shadowing editorial positions.

Matching Summary

NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2026 to support editorial newsgathering or production at a national cable news network.

Salary

$16.60 Hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on learning experience
  • Support editorial newsgathering
  • Support production
  • Conduct research
  • Pitch stories
  • Identify prospective guests
  • Source video from social media
  • Desktop editing of videos
  • Create graphics
  • Write scripts
  • Shadow editorial positions

Nice-to-have

  • Curious
  • Passionate
  • Energetic
  • Hardworking
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to take feedback

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Majoring in journalism or communications
  • Paid internships
  • Summer 2026 (June 1 - August 14)

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter