Spectrum News NY1 - Summer 2026 Internship

At a Glance

A part-time program where you’ll work with a Spectrum News team, contributing to meaningful projects while learning how journalism comes together in some of the nation's most influential cities. Your schedule will be organized around your semester schedule.

The Spectrum Internship Experience

You’ll join one of our newsrooms for the summer, where you will build a strong understanding of reporting, producing, and other departments that are of interest to you.

• Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have.
• Build connections with our team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand what our business looks like and what it’s like to work here.
• Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.  

What you can expect in this role 

As a Spectrum News intern, we have a variety of areas that you can spend the semester learning and working alongside our staff in the areas that are of interest to you.

Internship responsibilities may include

• Pitch, research, and develop stories
• Assist with live shows and field production
• Learn professional editing, shooting, and writing
• Work with reporters, producers, editors, and digital teams
• Support daily newsroom operations
• Gain exposure to multiple tracks, including:
• Reporting / MMJ (Multimedia Journalist)
• Editorial & Story Development
• Digital & Audience Engagement
• Production & Control Room Operations
• Writing & Research

Required qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor’s degree
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship