Elections Internship - WUNC Youth Reporting Internship

Position Title

WUNC – News is hiring an intern for our Youth Reporting Institute. This is a paid position with flexible hours, up to 16 hours per week, at $18 per hour. The internship will begin in mid-August 2026 and run through the end of the year (approximately 6 months). The role is primarily in‑person, with possibilities for hybrid/remote work, and a computer will be provided.

The intern will be on the front line of covering important races in the 2026 mid‑term election, ranging from U.S. Senate to key local elections. Responsibilities include producing radio and digital reports of various lengths while covering campaign events, reporting on election management and voting issues, learning to research political funding databases, and producing “voter voices” style stories. The intern will also participate in skills workshops with other WUNC Youth Reporting Interns and is expected to take part in a showcase event in early December.

• Produce radio and digital reports covering campaign events and election issues.
• Research political funding databases and craft “voter voices” style stories.
• Participate in skills workshops with other interns.
• Attend a showcase event in December.
• Work collaboratively with the WUNC News Politics team.

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to broadcast television, radio, or emerging media.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency with spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics, and public media core values.
• Journalism and radio experience preferred.

Hourly wage of $18.00. Up to 16 hours per week with flexible hours. The internship begins on August 17, 2026 and lasts up to 6 months.

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.