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How to get a media, journalism & communications internship
How media, journalism & communications internships are actually won: the skills employers screen for, how to stand out without experience, what the interviews test, and live data on who is hiring right now.
The media, journalism & communications internship market right now
Intern Insider is currently tracking 392 open media, journalism & communications internships, 107 added this week. 92% of postings that disclose pay are paid, and 13% offer remote work. Employers hiring now include Baylor University, University of Wyoming, Ithaca College, University Enterprises, Inc., HNTB.
Skills employers screen for
- Writing fast and clean on deadline
- One editing toolchain (Premiere, Audition, or CMS of choice)
- Interviewing and sourcing
- Platform-native content instincts
- AP style or house-style adaptability
How to stand out without experience
- Publish constantly somewhere public; a live portfolio beats a resume line
- Cover one beat consistently so editors see judgment, not just output
- Learn basic analytics so you can say what performed and guess why
What the interviews test
Expect a portfolio review and often a timed writing or editing test. Bring pitches: three story ideas for their outlet shows more initiative than anything on your resume.
When to apply: the summer 2027 cycle
Big programs open applications around August-November 2026; healthcare, media, and startups keep posting into spring 2027. Roles start May-June 2027. Applying inside the first days of a posting matters more than a perfect resume submitted late, so check the freshest roles first.
