WUSF News Interns (Journalism)

Location: On-site in Tampa, Florida, United States

Salary: $15 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a public research university whose WUSF Public Media division serves Tampa Bay audiences through radio, digital news, and social media.

What you will do

• Research news assignments, identify story topics, and conduct interviews.
• Write and produce daily, feature, and in-depth radio and digital news stories.
• Voice radio stories and gather, edit, and select sound bites for broadcast.
• Produce visual and audio content for social media and online news platforms.
• Shoot and edit photos and video for news stories, social channels, and the visual library.
• Work with reporters and news staff while developing professional newsroom skills.

Requirements

• Current college student interested in journalism and public media.
• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of general office experience; relevant college coursework or vocational training may substitute.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to accept and apply constructive editing feedback.
• Knowledge of journalism, communications, public broadcasting, or public media reporting styles.
• Working vehicle and current Florida Class E driver's license required.
• Zimmerman Radio News Internship applicants must be enrolled in the USF Zimmerman School.

Nice to have

• Experience reporting or writing for student newspapers, radio stations, or other publications.
• Active interest in local and national news, including NPR.
• Coursework in journalism, communications, or public broadcasting.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship with experienced WUSF News staff in a professional newsroom.
• Paid semester internship running from January 19, 2027 to May 7, 2027.
• Schedules range from one to four days per week and approximately 8–16 hours per week.
• Training includes field reporting, remote recording software, professional studios, microphones, voice techniques, photography, and video.
• Interns receive practical feedback and experience producing content for radio, web, and social media.

Hiring process

• Indicate the internship position or positions of interest and the reasons for applying in the cover letter.
• Orientation takes place at the start of the semester.