About the role#
This is a part-time internship for students in the Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications DC Study Away program. You will work with the Spectrum News team in Washington, DC during the Spring 2027 semester. This role offers hands-on experience in a professional newsroom, including mentorship from team members to help you reach your professional goals. Your schedule will be coordinated to fit your academic requirements.
What you'll do#
- Pitch, research, and develop news stories.
- Assist with live shows, field production, and daily newsroom operations.
- Create content for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
- Learn professional editing, shooting, and writing techniques.
- Collaborate with reporters, producers, editors, and audience engagement teams.
- Support special projects and multimedia storytelling initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.
- Participation in the Newhouse Study Away Program in DC for the internship term.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.00 to $21.00 per hour.
About Spectrum
Spectrum provides communications services as a brand of Charter Communications. The company operates in the telecommunications industry and serves more than 57 million homes and businesses across 41 states. Its product offerings include internet, mobile, television, and voice services. Charter Communications was founded in 1993 and maintains a workforce based in the United States.
How to get in at Spectrum
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