What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio News Intern position at Chicago Public Media?
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Audio Intern for our newsroom. The WBEZ audio intern will be available to help with daily news and production needs to support the work we do both for broadcast and on-demand. Our audio news intern will work across the newsroom with other reporters and editors. Interns learn to write audio and digital news, produce multimedia content, record field audio, edit audio, and they learn other skills required by daily reporters and producers at radio stations. Ideal candidates have strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as some previous work as a reporter. They show a natural curiosity about local news and bring fresh perspectives to listeners and readers. They were willing to learn from experienced newsroom reporters, producers and editors.
We are located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. All interns must be able to work from our office and studios at Navy Pier in Chicago a minimum of 2 days a week.
Chicago Public Media interns work alongside some of the best talent in the business. Our hope is that — after receiving a solid foundation at WBEZ — our interns continue to contribute to public media and audio journalism.
A bit about our internship programs:
- Many, but not all, of our interns have completed college or some other form of education and/or certification in the journalism or media field(s).
- Many go on to careers in public media or other outlets. Many have found their way back to WBEZ, too.
- We pay $20/hour, non-negotiable
Interns work full time 40 hrs/week Program term is 12 weeks (June 9, 2025 - September 5, 2025)
- Positions are daytime work hours on a Monday through Friday schedule, though some flexibility may be possible
What we are looking for our candidates to display in their resumes, cover letters and interview conversations:
- Knowledge about WBEZ and our mission of serving the community
- Strong interest in learning and contributing to our mission
- Curiosity and the willingness to learn
- Understanding of the value of bringing together diverse perspectives
- Why WBEZ is part of your career planning in journalism and media
- Specific skills you want to learn during the internship
- If applicable, any links to a portfolio of writing samples; audio, video, or multimedia packages; or other completed work that may be relevant to this opening
The application deadline is Friday, April 18, 2025. Managers plan to select candidates by early May.
Accepted applicants will be required to start training in Chicago on June 9, 2025. Internship ends September 5, 2025.
Salary : $20
