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Paid internships

Browse a variety of broadcast, public relations, print and digital media, and social media/analytics/SEO internships and student work listings.
All internships that are secured through this listing must be taken for credit. No exceptions.

The deadline to submit a secured internship to be reviewed for potential enrollment into a Cronkite internship course:

 

Spring 2026 is Dec. 5, 2025

For more information and to submit the Internship Review Form, go to: https://cronkite.asu.edu/students/career-services/internships/

Paid student work

Paid student work opportunities are not eligible for Cronkite internship course credit.

Launch Physical Therapy & Mastery Performance Consulting

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

Job Title: Content Producer, Digital Marketing Specialist
Company: Launch Physical Therapy & Mastery Performance Consulting
Location: Phoenix & San Francisco (Hybrid)
Launch Physical Therapy 1500 E Thomas Rd Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Duration: Paid Freelance: minimum 4 hours per week at $25/hour more hours as needed.

About: Launch PT is a local business in Phoenix, specializing in wellness, recovery and helping people of all ages achieve their pain free potential. MPC is a mental performance coaching service, working with athletes, coaches and athletic directors to help overcome mental barriers to peak performance.

We are seeking a highly motivated content creator to contribute to our online presence across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook. There are additional opportunities to produce podcasts and educational workshops, developing content for YouTube channels and websites.

Position Overview: You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media marketing and content creation. This is a hybrid position, allowing you to work both remotely, reporting to our San Francisco based content manager, and shooting video in Phoenix. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok, with a specific focus on creating engaging short videos with dynamic calls to action.

Students will need to provide their own equipment— a high-quality phone with lighting is sufficient.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create and curate visually appealing and engaging content for our social media accounts.
• Develop and execute a content calendar tailored to each platform’s audience and trends.
• Produce and edit short videos (60 seconds or less) optimized for various social media platforms.
• Craft compelling captions and calls to action to drive audience engagement and interaction.
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions on social media platforms.
• Analyze social media performance using analytics tools and provide insights and
• recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and business owners to align social media efforts with overall marketing and business goals.
• Stay updated on social media trends, best practices, and algorithm changes.

Qualifications:
• Strong passion for and knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh and innovative content ideas.
• Proficient in video editing software and tools Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, etc.).
• Proficient in videography, with access to basic lighting equipment and a high-quality camera, including phones but with tripod and audio accessories.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain consistency in branding and messaging.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Digital Media).

Benefits:
• Hands-on experience in social media marketing and content creation.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team.
• Flexibility in work arrangements with a hybrid position.
• Exposure to the fitness and coaching industry.
• Potential for future growth and opportunities within the company

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the role and relevant skills, and any portfolio or sample work to [email protected]

 

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The Social Television Network

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

As a team of local TV journalists, we founded STN with the vision to reimagine the local media experience as a vehicle for social cohesion and actionable solutions.

Today, STN creates content that brings together community leaders to share their leadership philosophies and active efforts to make a difference. Everyday there are leaders fighting on the front lines to improve community life, but there wasn’t a platform to deliver these stories. Everything we create is for you. Your community. Your leaders. Your opportunities.

Focus Areas:

Production Assistance (STN-style content)

Location: STN Studio – Downtown Phoenix

Pay: $20/hour

Timeline: Rolling onboarding

Time Commitment:

Freelance work primarily takes place during the first week of every month, with other potential opportunities throughout the month

Required Schedule:

Expected time commitment: Wednesday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday afternoons from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m.

 

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The Social Television Network

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

As a team of local TV journalists, we founded STN with the vision to reimagine the local media experience as a vehicle for social cohesion and actionable solutions.

Today, STN creates content that brings together community leaders to share their leadership philosophies and active efforts to make a difference. Everyday there are leaders fighting on the front lines to improve community life, but there wasn’t a platform to deliver these stories. Everything we create is for you. Your community. Your leaders. Your opportunities.

Focus Areas:

Public Relations (STN-style content)

Location: STN Studio – Downtown Phoenix

Pay: $20/hour

Timeline: Rolling onboarding

Time Commitment:

Freelance work primarily takes place during the first week of every month, with other potential opportunities throughout the month

Required Schedule:

Expected time commitment: Wednesday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday afternoons from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m.

 

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News Assistant

 
 

  • Job Profile:

    Student Worker II

     

    Job Family:

    Student Employee

     

    Time Type:

    Part time

     

    Max Pay – Depends on experience:

    $14.75 USD Hourly

     

    Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

     

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Duties are varied and less routine and involve a moderate degree of responsibility and judgment. May lead or coordinate activities of other student employees. Requires previous knowledge or skill and/or equivalent experience or training.

     

    Job Description:

    Pay Rate: $14.75 per hour

     

    The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is seeking an individual to work as a News Assistant to support Cronkite News and Sports operations, help faculty instructors, and assist with special projects. The news assistant’s main responsibilities include posting stories to WordPress and posting the daily newscast to YouTube. The student employee may also help with various administrative duties, including reading and flagging press releases for potential coverage, tracking various media accounts for content by Cronkite journalists, and helping with some administrative tasks.

    The employee should have some knowledge of journalism and AP style. Some experience with Adobe Premiere editing software is also helpful.  

    The news assistant will work directly with faculty, students, and staff. Professionalism, commitment, punctuality, and customer service are of the utmost importance.

     

     

    Essential Duties:

    • The schedule is 12-18 hours/week (roughly 1 - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday).
    • Copy, pasting, and formatting content from Google Docs to WordPress
    • Light copy editing 
    • Uploading the Cronkite News broadcasts each night and publishing them on several digital platforms. The publication includes correctly formatting and saving video, writing headlines/descriptions (with assistance from CN Instructor), and creating custom thumbnails. 
    • Administrative duties include reviewing e-mails for press releases and events for coverage, updating the CN website and client list, and tracking bureau travel and expenses.
    • Data entry using programs such as Google Sheets, Airtable, and other data collection platforms. 

     

     

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Federal Work-Study Eligible students are preferred. 
    • Experience using programs such as WordPress, Excel, Google Sheets, Slack, and Adobe Premiere.  
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge and ability to apply proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
    • Knowledge and ability to apply AP style is preferred. 
    • Ability to work independently and also within a team environment.
    • Professionalism, dependability, punctuality, and teamwork are essential for this position. 
    • An understanding of basic journalism concepts and experience working in a newsroom setting is preferred.

     

     

    Working Environment:

    • Our office is located at the downtown ASU campus, in the Walter Cronkite building. This position is based mostly in the Phoenix newsroom on the sixth floor, but it may involve some work throughout the Cronkite building.
    • This employee must agree to follow all newsroom safety guidelines and policies.
    • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse. 
    • Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

      To apply go to:       https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$15500.htmld

Paid internships

FOX Technology Internship Program: Tempe, AZ

Deadline: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills.

Please note this internship will primarily offer roles that require interns to work on-site in Tempe, Arizona.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program

Current class standing of sophomore, (second-year college student) or above

Committed and available to work for the entire length of the program

Access to own housing and transportation to/from the FOX Technology Center

STUDENTS SELECTED TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Must demonstrate knowledge of the company and media industry

TO APPLY:

Submit a 1-paged resume (PDF preferred)

Submit a cover letter (PDF Preferred)

Explain why your background and experience make you a good fit for our program

Share your top areas of interest

Indicate your office location of choice

STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE SUMMER 2026 PROGRAM:

Are required to provide a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter from the adviser/registrar showing proof of enrollment

AREAS OF PLACEMENT:
You will be considered for an internship based on the content of your cover letter, as well as your prior experience and interests, as determined during the recruitment process. Area of placement may include (but are not limited to):

AI/ML & Emerging Tech

Data & Analytics

Live Media

Master Control

Product Strategy

Software Engineering

SUMMER 2026 SCHEDULE:

General Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Summer Session 1: Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026
Summer Session 2: Monday, June 15, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 – 40 hours per week

NOTE: Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability. We do our best to work around your class schedule.

STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE:

Successful students have:

Knowledge of current FOX programming and talent

The ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives

The ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts

A self-starter attitude and proactive nature

Preferred majors in Production (Film or Television), Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Business Administration

Knowledge of software applicable to your areas of placement. For example HTML, Python, Java, SQL, Tableau

PROGRAM FEATURES:
FOX Master Classes: A variety of presentations, panels, discussions, and trainings geared toward advancing your knowledge of our company, industry, and software systems
Professional Development Series: A variety of activities geared toward enhancing your professional development
Networking Opportunities: Numerous opportunities to connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company

 

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HEARST Television

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

Hearst Television’s Paid Internship Program is a 10-12 week, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides an opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. Intern opportunities are available in News, Sales, Advertising, Marketing, Production, Creative Services, Engineering & IT, and Business & HR.

 

 

Scripps Howard Fund Internships

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

The Scripps Howard Fund is offering paid internships, including new and long-standing programs that will allow students to get
hands-on experience and participate in journalism training sessions.
Internships include:
• $15 per hour
• Opportunities to connect with other interns and professional journalists through training sessions.

Click the link to learn more about the internship opportunities and to apply!

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FOX Internship Program

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills.

FOX offers internships each year within all of our brands, including various divisions and departments including News, Sports and Entertainment.

Locations include Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, Tempe, and Washington D.C.

 

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TODAY

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

Are you interested in Learning about a TODAY Show internship with NBCUniversal?

We are looking for passionate candidates interested in News Media and Lifestyle.

Click the link to apply!

 

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United States Golf Association

Wage: Paid

Instructions:

Come join us this summer at our Open Championships! Whether you work in on-site activation, operations or with our volunteers, you will gain valuable experience and see firsthand how an exemplary golf championship is conducted.

The Championship Internship program is a two- to eight-month, full-time, paid experience based on-site at three of our Open Championships locations.

Details

Internships are offered in the Spring and Summer semesters
Internship dates vary by location and duration of internship
Located at U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open & U.S. Senior Women’s Open locations
Competitive pay
College credits can also be earned

Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at the time of application or a recent graduate
Authorized to work for any U.S. based employer upon graduation

 

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NBC News Bureau Internships – Summer 2026

  • 400 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
  • Intern
  • Business Segment: NBC Editorial
  • Compensation: USD19 - USD19 - hourly

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 interns:   

  • Paid company holidays for full-time interns.  
  • Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
  • Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
  • Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
  • Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
  • Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.

Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline:  

November 10 – December 5: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume) 

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews  

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews 

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers

Summer 2026 Internship Program:

  • Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
  • Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
  • Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. 
  • Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Washington D.C.

To Apply:

  • Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
  • Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
  • Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. NBC News’ leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The rapidly-growing NBC News Digital Group – including its streaming news services NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day – and the network’s award-winning original podcast and audio unit provide continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

Meet The Press

Participate in planning, research and taping involved in the production of a national network news program. Assist in maintaining extensive political research files as well as in compiling research for the show and other projects.

White House Unit 

Assist with screening and logging of Presidential events and Senior Administration Official remarks and briefings, transcribe interviews and sound bites, research stories, prepare information for White House Correspondents.

Political Unit

Collaborate directly with reporters and editors to generate story ideas related to campaigns, elections and polling, contact and interview subjects for political stories, contribute daily research to the “From the Politics Desk” newsletter and work on additional long-term research projects.

Capitol Hill Unit

Log and transcribe press conferences, hearings and interviews, research stories about politics and policy for Hill correspondents and producers, assist producers with logistics and editorial planning, attend stakeouts on Capitol Hill, produce liveshots for correspondents.

TODAY/Weekend TODAY

Transcribe interviews, maintain a record of news elements, collect news elements like sound, images, and b-roll.

Hallie Jackson NOW

Assist Hallie and Segment Producers with research for segments, transcribe interviews and soundbites, pitch stories.

General Assignment

Assist with the various teams in the DC Bureau.

Technical Production

Assist technical crew with daily assignments, screen and log video, transcribe interviews, observe different areas such as audio, video, mobile studio truck, satellite truck, studio crew, engineering services, editors, archivists, etc.

Justice & National Security

Research stories and leads about national security, foreign policy and the justice department, assist with TODAY, Nightly News, and NBC News Now packages, find and contact interview subjects, set up interviews, log and transcribe press conferences, hearings and interviews.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 internship program.
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
  • Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 1 – August 7, 2026.
  • Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.  

Desired Characteristics:

  • Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Strong interest in the media industry.     
  • Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.     
  • Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.     
  • Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.     
  • Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, Business.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to Versant in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.

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(Summer '26) USA TODAY NETWORK - Internship Programs: Multiple Locations (Apply by Jan. 16)

Requirements:

Juniors, seniors, or recent graduates

Strong writing and editing skills

Knowledge of AP style

Print and video content production

Experience writing on deadline

To learn more, go to: usatodayco.com/careers/
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(Summer '26) NIST Science Writing Internship (Apply by Jan. 26)

Are you interested in writing about science for the general public as a professional career? Then the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may be the right place for you this summer. For nine weeks this summer (June 8-August 7) on our Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus, NIST’s Public Affairs Office is seeking an undergraduate student who will help us communicate our agency’s research and other activities in plain language. A stipend of $710/week is provided. Limited financial assistance for housing and transportation is available for those living outside the region.

The selected student will gain experience in researching and writing news articles, science explainers, social media, blog posts, and other NIST web content. You will collaborate with a variety of communications professionals in social media, graphics design, and video production. During the summer, you will also conduct a small research project (on a topic to be determined) relating to public communication of NIST’s research.

This internship is part of NIST’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. It is open to current full-time undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) degree-seeking students enrolled at accredited 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S. or U.S. territories. Note: Freshmen and graduating seniors (defined as seniors participating in the winter or spring commencement) are encouraged to apply to the program.

Apply here via USAJobs.gov. Deadline is January 26. Two letters of recommendation are required. In the “online questions” of the SURF application, please indicate your interest in applying as a science writing intern by answering “Yes” to question #13 and mentioning this project in question #18. Prior coursework in writing, journalism, or other communications fields is desirable but not required. Interested students who submit completed applications will be asked to provide two writing samples that demonstrate the ability to translate chemistry, engineering, physics, biology, computer science or other science research concepts into journalistic lay language. For more information about the SURF program, see here. If you have additional questions, please contact Ben Stein ([email protected]).

Application deadline: Jan. 26, 2026

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