University of South Florida · 8 hours ago
WUSF News Intern (Admin Clerk)-Summer 2026
Tampa, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hr
1+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerThe University of South Florida is a leading research university, and they are seeking WUSF News Interns for the summer semester. The interns will work closely with the news staff, researching, writing, and producing news for radio and digital platforms.
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Responsibilities
Researching stories; conducting interviews by phone; gathering sound for stories remotely and in the field; writing copy for stories; assisting reporters as needed; producing news spots and in-depth pieces as assigned (based on knowledge and skill development)
Demonstrate basic employability skills such as timeliness to work, appropriate dress, interpersonal communication, and time management
Receive and solicit feedback from the supervisor and effectively apply feedback on the job
Assess workplace and demonstrate how personal talents, skills, and knowledge fit into the employer’s goals, mission, and vision
Demonstrate their professional brand (identity)
Communicate transferable and functional skills to a prospective employer
Accompanying reporters in the field
Learning how to use remote recording software and field recording equipment
Learning the use of professional studios, microphones, and voice techniques
Learning story development and interview techniques
Writing and producing short news stories and in-depth pieces for air
Writing solid online news stories for WUSF.org
Actively contributing news content to WUSF social media platforms
Learning photo and video techniques
Qualification
Required
These positions require a high school diploma, or equivalent, with one year of general office experience
Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Preferred
The ideal candidate will be an active consumer of local and national news (including NPR)
Knowledge of or has taken courses related to journalism, communications and/or public broadcasting
Experience reporting and writing for other publications, including student newspapers and stations is a plus
The student must have a working vehicle and a current driver's license class E
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
Recent News
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