Politics Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

Posting Information

Department

Department WUNC-FM - 259000

Career Area Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/07/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 10/23/2026

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Position Title Politics Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

This is a spring 2027 paid internship for one or two days a week during regular business hours, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. It is responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts and online platforms.
This intern will be on the front line of covering government and politics during a "long" legislative session, focusing on researching introduced bills, government accountability, and other topics as needed. The intern will produce radio and digital reports of various lengths while covering legislative debates, reporting on election management and voting issues, learning to research political funding databases, etc. The intern will benefit from working with the WUNC News Politics team, a group of reporters and editors with more than six decades of cumulative experience covering every aspect of politics and campaigns.
The position is expected to start in January and run through early May.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics or public media core values

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Please note:

The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document

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