Reporting, News Intern Fall 2026

WFYI Indianapolis • Indianapolis, IN

21h

About The Position

The news reporting intern will learn to create, edit, and distribute compelling news content for a variety of digital and broadcast platforms. This position will gain experience in audio, digital and video journalism production, professional editing techniques, and writing. As a valued member of our team, the news reporting intern will have learning and growth opportunities from each of our content areas, collaborating across departments like radio, television, video, community engagement, and more.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or have graduated within the last six months.
• Must be a college junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in journalism, video production, digital media, audio production, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging video or audio content for digital platforms, social media, or broadcast.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere or Audition)
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively interact both in-person and virtually via email, phone and/or Teams.
• An aptitude for problem solving and an eagerness to pursue new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to jump in on any task when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Professional portfolio or demo reel.
• Experience using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Responsibilities

• Assist in reporting news content creation and distribution, with a priority on daily stories. This could include writing briefs for newscasts, making calls on news stories, attending press events, community gatherings and other newsworthy events in Central Indiana for coverage.
• Help to manage and maintain WFYI's news content. This could include uploading and organizing digital files, creating and updating metadata, and backing up digital content.
• Generate new ideas for news and digital content projects. This could involve brainstorming new topics, formats, and approaches to storytelling.
• Spend time in other areas/departments to learn how the organization functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern