Newhouse NYC Study Away Internship - Spectrum News NY1

Spectrum Internship Experience

An exclusive opportunity for students participating in Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications Study Away programs in New York City or Los Angeles for the Fall 2026 semester. A part-time internship 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 media markets. Your schedule will be organized around your academic program requirements and business needs.

You'll join one of our teams, where you will build a strong understanding of reporting, producing, digital content creation, audience engagement, and other areas that align with your interests and career goals.

• Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have.
• Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work in a professional newsroom.
• Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.
• Gain hands-on experience contributing to real newsroom projects and initiatives.

This internship opportunity is exclusively available to students enrolled in an official Syracuse University Newhouse Study Away Program. Applicants must be actively participating in the Newhouse NYC or Newhouse LA program during the semester in which the internship takes place.

Responsibilities

As a Spectrum News intern, you'll have opportunities to spend the semester learning and working alongside professionals in areas that align with your interests and academic focus.

• Pitch, research, and develop stories.
• Assist with live shows, field production, and newsroom operations.
• Create content for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
• Learn professional editing, shooting, and writing.
• Work with reporters, producers, editors, and audience engagement teams.
• Support daily newsroom operations and special projects.
• Contribute to multimedia storytelling initiatives.
• Gain exposure to multiple tracks, including:
• Reporting / MMJ (Multimedia Journalist)
• Editorial & Story Development
• Digital & Audience Engagement
• Production & Control Room Operations
• Writing & Research
• Sports Content & Production

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.
• Must be participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in New York City or Los Angeles during the internship term.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.