About the role#
This is a part-time internship for students in the Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Study Away program. You will join the Spectrum News team to support digital-first news production and long-form storytelling for California audiences. Your schedule will be organized around your semester program. This is a paid position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with social media content production.
- Provide support with story research, fact checking, and asset gathering.
- Work with the team to create YouTube video thumbnails and titles.
- Support field producing.
- Write and edit scripts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at the Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
- Participation in a Newhouse Study Away Program in New York City or Los Angeles during the Winter 2027 term.
- Ability to travel locally for Spectrum intern development events.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or future sponsorship.
- Experience with social media producing and a strong writing background.
- Experience with video editing, preferably in Premiere.
- Experience with photo editing, preferably in Photoshop.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
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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