Fall Multimedia Internship

Overview

The Dispatch is pleased to offer its 2026 summer multimedia internship program. The internship begins Sept 1 and ends before the Christmas holiday, but there is flexibility with the beginning and end dates. This is a hands‑on internship that will provide invaluable experience for aspiring multimedia journalists who want to participate in the editorial process of a thriving media business. The interns will work closely with The Dispatch’s reporters, staff writers, and editors to contribute to The Dispatch’s podcasts and social videos.

• Assist with podcast, video, and social media production across The Dispatch’s multimedia team.
• Support the development and distribution of podcast and social video content, including clipping, asset gathering, writing metadata, and publishing support.
• Help identify strong moments from podcasts, interviews, and live events for use in social video and You Tube.
• Help record podcast audio and video in Riverside and edit in Premiere.
• Provide general editorial and multimedia support to producers, editors, and other members of The Dispatch team.

• Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master’s degree program. Those graduating in 2026 are eligible.
• Strong interest in journalism, podcasting, digital video, and the evolving media landscape.
• Familiarity with American politics, news, and public affairs, along with an active interest in the major stories shaping the national conversation.
• Some hands‑on experience with audio, video, or social content production through coursework, internships, student media, freelance work, or personal projects.
• Basic proficiency with one or more relevant production tools, such as Pro Tools, Adobe Audition or Premiere, Descript, Riverside, Canva or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, manage details carefully, and respond professionally to feedback.
• Good editorial judgment, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.

This is a paid internship unless the intern is receiving funding from another source, such as a foundation, fellowship, or their college. Compensation is $17.95/hour for 30 hours/week.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.