About the role#
AccuWeather is seeking an Editorial Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a hands-on role within our newsroom where you will help shape daily weather coverage. You will work alongside editors and meteorologists to research developing events, pitch story ideas, and write digital articles. This paid internship requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week over 5 months.
What you'll do#
- Pitch timely, weather-related story ideas based on gathered information.
- Write multiple digital stories each month for publication.
- Conduct research and gather sources to support accurate reporting.
- Use AI tools like ChatGPT to edit content, test prompts, and optimize stories.
- Source and clear user-generated content for use in articles and on social media.
- Collaborate with the social team, editors, and meteorologists to align coverage across platforms.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Meteorology, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills with a focus on accuracy.
- An interest in weather, climate, and science-based storytelling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A self-motivated and organized approach to work.
- Ability to work in a newsroom environment and handle occasional evening or weekend shifts.
- A basic understanding of SEO and digital publishing is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is available on-site in State College, Pennsylvania; Wichita, Kansas; or New York, New York. Remote options are also available.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About AccuWeather
AccuWeather provides weather forecasts and warnings to businesses, government agencies, and the public. Founded in 1962, the company operates from its headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania. It serves clients through digital platforms, television, radio, and newspapers. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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