Newsroom Intern - WUNC Youth Reporting Internships

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 ten stations.

Position Summary

WUNC – News is the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is hiring a digital intern for our Youth Reporting Institute. 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 mid-August and continue through the end of the year. The intern will participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns. Interns are expected to participate in a showcase event in early December, most likely on December 3 or December 10, 2026. These positions are open to currently enrolled college students and recent graduates.

These interns will work within WUNC’s News department, primarily with the daily news team. They will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as digital platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Students are asked to dedicate one or two full days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).

To Apply: The candidate should submit a cover letter explaining why they are interested in a WUNC Youth Reporting Internship and how it may figure into their career goals. Candidates also should submit a current CV or resume with references included.