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Podcast Internship, New York (Summer 2025)

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Dow Jones

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • New York

Requirements

  • Your primary duties will include supporting the production of editorially sound and compelling audio for WSJ's podcasts, as well as publishing and promotion of shows both on the WSJ platform and off-platform.
  • You should be a self-starter who understands the needs of our audience across multiple platforms and is able to work independently under deadline pressure.
  • Dedication to high journalistic standards and excellent writing and reporting skills are required.
  • You should have a basic understanding of podcast formats and delivery methods and a strong interest in domestic, international and business news, though prior business/finance reporting experience is not required.
  • You should have completed at least one prior reporting, producing or research internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.
  • Prior audio producing, recording and editing experience, ideally in Pro Tools or Adobe Audition is required.

Responsibilities

  • Your primary duties will include supporting the production of editorially sound and compelling audio for WSJ's podcasts, as well as publishing and promotion of shows both on the WSJ platform and off-platform. This may include researching, finding and securing archival audio, script writing (with an emphasis on writing for the ear), and social media promotion.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Podcast Internship?

The application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at midnight Eastern time.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

College juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline are eligible to apply.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Podcast Intern?

The primary responsibilities include supporting the production of audio content for WSJ's podcasts, researching and securing archival audio, script writing, social media promotion, and publishing shows on various platforms.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include dedication to high journalistic standards, excellent writing and reporting skills, a basic understanding of podcast formats, and prior audio producing, recording, and editing experience, preferably in Pro Tools or Adobe Audition.

How many examples of published work must be submitted with the application?

Applicants must submit three examples of their published work, including MP3s for audio samples.

When will finalists be contacted regarding their application status?

Only finalists will be contacted, and the review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis, with selections aimed to be made by the end of January.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks between mid-June and mid-August.

Is prior business or finance reporting experience required?

No, prior business or finance reporting experience is not required, but a strong interest in domestic, international, and business news is expected.

What should be included in the application document?

The application document should include a cover letter, résumé, and three examples of published work with audio samples in MP3 format.

Is this position part of a union?

No, this is a non-union role.

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Dow Jones

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.