About the role#
This is a part-time internship for students participating in the Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications NYC Study Away program. You will work with the Spectrum News team in New York City to gain hands-on experience in a professional newsroom. You will be paired with a mentor and have the opportunity to build connections with reporters, producers, and editors while contributing to real news projects.
What you'll do#
- Pitch, research, and develop 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 contribute to 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 NYC during the internship term.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or the need for future sponsorship.
- Majors in Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with a base pay range of $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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