WSLR News News Journalism Interns

WSLR News Seeking News Journalism Interns for Spring 2026

WSLR+Fogartyville is looking for a News Journalism Intern for Spring 2026. This is a paid learning opportunity for a current student who wants real world experience in community journalism, audio production, and local news.

WSLR+Fogartyville is Sarasota’s community radio station and media arts center, home to independent, locally produced programming and trusted local news. Our newsroom focuses on grassroots issues, public meetings, and stories that highlight voices that are too often overlooked.

Title: News Journalism Intern

Location: WSLR studios in Sarasota, with occasional off site assignments

Term: January to May 2026 (Spring Term)

Schedule: 8 hours per week with flexible scheduling

Compensation: 14 dollars per hour, college credit available, mileage reimbursed for approved off site work

Reports to: News Director

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled students. Background check required

This internship is designed for a student who is curious, reliable, and interested in telling meaningful stories about our local community.

As a News Journalism Intern, you will work closely with our News Director and newsroom team to help produce WSLR’s weekday local newscasts. Your work may include:

Researching and pitching story ideas tied to local communities and diverse perspectives

Booking, conducting, and transcribing interviews in person and online

Writing scripts and preparing short news packages for broadcast

Using digital audio editing tools such as Audacity to edit interviews and select soundbites

Participating in critique sessions to strengthen reporting and storytelling skills

Helping post news content to the station website and social media platforms

Supporting additional newsroom projects as needed

You will be part of a small, collaborative team that values initiative, creativity, and respect for community voices.

Preferred skills and attributes include:

Strong writing, research, and communication skills

Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Basic experience or strong interest in audio editing and production

Comfort working in a fast paced news environment

Commitment to diversity, equity, and representing community voices

Experience in student media or journalism classes is a plus, but not required

If you are interested in journalism, podcasting, radio, or community storytelling, this internship will give you practical experience and professional feedback.

Interns can expect to gain:

Hands on training in community journalism and broadcast production

Experience conducting interviews and packaging stories for air

Skills in writing, editing, and digital publishing

Insight into FCC compliant news practices for non commercial radio

Mentorship from experienced journalists and media professionals

Connections within Sarasota’s nonprofit and grassroots media networks

WSLR+Fogartyville offers a supportive, mission driven environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.

Some assignments may involve local off site travel. A valid driver license is helpful but not required. Mileage is reimbursed for approved work related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be made.

WSLR+Fogartyville is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.