Internship for Emerging Journalists

Internship for Emerging Journalists

The Internship for Emerging Journalists is focused on creating public media career pathways for traditionally underrepresented individuals.

Program Details

Our program is a 10-week (06/23/2025- 09/01/2025), paid program that takes place at our OPB office in Portland, Oregon.

OPB interns receive a rich, comprehensive experience to help springboard their journalism careers through gaining hands-on experience at OPB. Participate in creating award winning award-winning video, radio, web and podcasting content. Report on news that matters and aggregate the best national and international stories and programs. Learn about our multiple platforms - with a robust technical backbone that allows viewers and listeners to find us anywhere, at any time. We offer the opportunity to add to your portfolio, network with some of the best in the business and work with respected public media professionals who are excited to share their craft and experience.

What We're Looking For

We encourage people who have a strong interest in the future of public media, evolving forms of communication, and new forms of multimedia to apply. We welcome your application even if you have not had any formal training in journalism, production, or if you didn't major in journalism. People with majors ranging from communications, public relations, strategic communications, business, history, English, and science have served as interns at OPB.

Focus Areas

• Digital first journalism
• Narrative storytelling
• Professional mentorship