About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in journalism production across digital, radio, and television platforms. You will work with our news team to create, edit, and distribute stories while gaining insight into how a public media organization functions. You will collaborate across departments, including community engagement and video production, to support our daily news coverage.
What you'll do#
- Write briefs for newscasts and make calls to gather information for news stories.
- Attend press events, community gatherings, and other local events for coverage.
- Manage and maintain news content, including uploading files, updating metadata, and backing up digital assets.
- Brainstorm new topics, formats, and approaches to storytelling.
- Assist with daily news content creation and distribution.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a college junior or senior, or graduation within the last six months.
- A major in journalism, video production, digital media, audio production, communications, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Premiere or Audition.
- Ability to create engaging video or audio content for digital or broadcast platforms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Experience with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop is preferred, as is a professional portfolio or demo reel.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship based on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- The term for this position is Winter 2027.
About WFYI Public Media
WFYI Public Media is a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis. Founded in 1970, the company produces and distributes radio and television content for central Indiana. Its work focuses on education, public affairs, health, and the arts. The organization maintains a staff of 138 employees.
How to get in at WFYI Public Media
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