"Newsroom Intern - WUNC Youth Reporting Internships"

Job Details

Department: WUNC-FM - 259000

Career Area: Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date: 08/19/2025

Application Deadline: 09/02/2025

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Newsroom Intern - WUNC Youth Reporting Internships

Position Number: 20055907, 20009831

Vacancy ID: S025996

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 16

Work Schedule: The intern is asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $18.00/per hour

Proposed Start Date: 09/15/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. 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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of seven stations.

Position Summary: North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC is hiring an intern as a news reporter. The position is paid, and will be under the supervision of our Daily News Editor. This internship will be for the Fall with possibilities to extend to the Spring. The news intern will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as online platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Interns are asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM). This is a paid internship for one or two days a week during regular business hours. The position is responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts and online platforms.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency and completion of a two-year technical school program in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Currently enrolled students or recent graduates.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Journalism and radio experience preferred. This position is open to currently enrolled students and recent graduates.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.