Pew Research Center

Undergraduate Intern, Communications

Undergraduate Intern, Research

The summer undergraduate internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2023.  The internship begins June 5 and ends on or before August 25.  Interns are expected to work a minimum 30 hours/week and are paid $17/hour.  The internship is specifically for undergraduate students with an interest in public opinion, survey research, data science, data journalism, digital publication, or nonprofit administration.  

Interns will have a variety of tasks, depending on the team they are assigned (for a full list of teams see the bottom of the page). For example, an intern on a research team may assist the research team on various aspects of the survey process, including questionnaire development, data management, statistical analysis, reporting of survey results and quality control. An intern on the digital team will learn Center workflows and assist in the production of visually compelling digital content to disseminate Pew Research Center’s findings and analysis to its key target audiences.   

For all these tasks, attention to detail and individual judgment are critical in maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality.  

Interns will work closely with staff. The internship provides opportunities to learn new skills and have a firsthand experience in data analysis and research production. In the summer of 2023, interns will work a hybrid schedule, working on-site in our Washington, DC office at least 2 days per week. A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates that need it. 

NBC News Group Internships – Spring 2023, New York

Company Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are someone who is ready to bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with their desire to learn each day.

Your professional development is important to us. NBCU interns receive career prep, leadership exposure, connection to other interns, networking, and of course, all the fun you can imagine along the way.

To meet students where they are, we offer both virtual and in-person internship opportunities for the Spring 2023 semester, and all internships will be part-time (approximately 16-24 hours per week). Because we know it can be challenging to balance coursework and internship commitments, we are now offering interns paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.

Job Description

Spring 2023 Internship Program:

  • Applications Close: October 7, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
  • Program Dates: January 17 – April 21, 2023
  • Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.

To Apply:

  • Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
  • Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
  • Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

Opportunities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Nightly News
  • Weekend Nightly News
  • TODAY
  • TODAY All Day
  • Commerce – Deals & Partnerships
  • Booking
  • Business Media & Tech Unit
  • News Partnerships
  • News Specials
  • Network Desk
  • Investigations
  • MSNBC The Rachel Maddow Show
  • MSNBC The Choice
  • MSNBC Weekend
  • MSNBC Morning Joe
  • MSNBC Primetime
  • NBC News Group Marketing/Post Production
  • NBC News Group Custom Productions Unit
  • CNBC MakeIt Video
  • NBC News Original Video
  • NBC News Climate Unit
  • NBC News Talent Development
  • NBC News Group Program Research

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program.
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal.
  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Strong interest in the media industry. 
  • Commitment to building an inclusive work environment. 
  • Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement. 
  • Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs. 
  • Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, Business, Meteorology.

Apply here

POLITICO Editorial Internship, New York, Summer 2023

POLITICO’s New York team is seeking an editorial intern for summer 2023. The intern — working both virtually and from our Lower Manhattan office — will play a critical role in our coverage of Mayor Eric Adams, the City Council and politics and policy in America’s biggest city.

Internship date ranges and application deadlines:

Application Deadline: December 18, 2022
Internship Dates: June 2023 – August 2023 
Hours: TBD
Compensation: $23/HR

What You’ll Do:

  • Pitch, report and write stories of consequence, both for our audience of influential professionals in New York and POLITICO’s wider national readership.
  • Cover spots news as assigned by editors.
  • Work with our New York Playbook team to write and produce our daily newsletter on politics in the state.
  • The intern will be involved in all aspects of content creation and production, including research, reporting, writing, editing and aggregating. Some of this work will occur in early morning hours.

What You’ll Need:

  • A can-do attitude, initiative, good time management and the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and a desire to not only develop your own story ideas but explain their broader meaning to a sophisticated audience.
  • The ability to write quickly and cleanly while on deadline.
  • Prior hands-on experience as an intern at a professional news outlet and, ideally, experience working on a student publication.
  • A passion for politics and policy and a thirst to learn how New York works.
  • A commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism.
  • 3-5 clips original clips are preferred

Apply here