NewsNation News Internship Fall 2026 (Chicago)
About The Position
NewsNation is seeking undergraduate or graduate students majoring in journalism or communications for paid internships in Fall 2026. This is a hands-on learning experience designed to prepare students for a career in journalism by working at a national cable news network. Interns will support editorial newsgathering or production, working on NewsNation programs, in a bureau, or on a production team. The internships will also include trainings and workshops to provide a deeper understanding of the editorial, business, programming, and technological aspects of a 24-hour news organization.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism or communications
- Team player
- Self-motivated
- Able to take feedback and constructive criticism
Nice To Haves
- Journalism or Broadcast Journalism
- Digital/New Media Studies
- Communications
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Production
- English
- Social Media
- Research
Responsibilities
- Conducting research
- Pitching stories
- Identifying prospective guests
- Helping source video from social media
- Desktop editing of videos
- Creating graphics
- Writing scripts
- Shadowing various editorial positions
Benefits
- Medical (with multiple plan options)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
