Due South Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WUNC – News, the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is hiring an intern for our Youth Reporting Institute. This is a paid position with flexible hours, up to 16 per week, with a pay rate of $18/hour. The position will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The position is expected to start in mid-August and continue through the end of the year. The intern will participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns. Interns are expected to participate in a showcase event in early December, most likely on December 3 or December 10, 2026. These positions are open to currently enrolled college students and recent graduates. The Due South Social Media Internship 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.

Requirements

Currently enrolled college students and recent graduates.
Submit a cover letter explaining why they are interested in a WUNC Youth Reporting Internship and how it may figure into their career goals.
Submit a current CV or resume with references included.

Nice To Haves

Creative vision for presenting Due South’s on-air content in fresh and format-friendly ways on WUNC’s platforms and social media accounts.

Responsibilities

Participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns.
Participate in a showcase event in early December.
Primarily focus on content creation for social and digital media.
Present Due South’s on-air content in fresh and format-friendly ways on WUNC’s platforms and social media accounts.
Learn about live broadcasting, talk show production, audio editing and more.