Embodied Intern - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

35d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC is hiring an intern for Embodied as part of its Youth Reporting Internship program. 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 early January and run through mid-May. The intern is expected to participate in a showcase event on May 7, 2026. The internship may continue through the summer. The intern will participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position is open to currently enrolled college students and recent graduates.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style; understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and public media core values.
• Candidates for this position should have some graphic design and/or digital marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• content creation for web and social media platforms
• provide feedback on the show's social and digital strategy
• production support as needed
• support the producer, editor and host of Embodied in engaging their audience through social and digital platforms

Benefits

• University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees