Reporting, News Intern Fall 2026

About the role

The news reporting intern will learn to create, edit, and distribute compelling news content for a variety of digital and broadcast platforms. This position will gain experience in audio, digital and video journalism production, professional editing techniques, and writing.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Aid in reporting news content creation and distribution, with a priority on daily stories. This could include writing briefs for newscasts, making calls on news stories, attending press events, community gatherings and other newsworthy events in Central Indiana for coverage.
• Help to manage and maintain WFYI's news content. This could include uploading and organizing digital files, creating and updating metadata, and backing up digital content.
• Generate new ideas for news and digital content projects. This could involve brainstorming new topics, formats, and approaches to storytelling.
• Spend time in other areas/departments to learn how the organization functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• Required. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or have graduated within the last six months.
• Must be a college junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in journalism, video production, digital media, audio production, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging video or audio content for digital platforms, social media, or broadcast.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere or Audition).
• Highly Desirable. Professional portfolio or demo reel. Experience using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively interact both in-person and virtually via email, phone and/or Teams.
• An aptitude for problem solving and an eagerness to pursue new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to jump in on any task when needed.