2026 News Intern Job at Nashville Public Radio in New York
Nashville Public Radio, New York, NY, United States
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our 'Best' series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future
This is a great opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants a range of experiences at a national digital news outlet. You will learn about our unique and highly respected brand of journalism; the tools and strategies that power a major media brand on the cutting edge of the information age; effective headline writing that maximizes SEO; and how to produce and illustrate articles in our content management system.
We’re looking for someone to write items for newsletters and to report out rankings‑related stories for our Best Countries and Best States sections. We also want someone who has strong social media skills, including making video content for TikTok and visually compelling posts for Instagram. Experience with data visualization and graphic design is a huge plus.
Are you up to the challenge?
Write articles for certain “Best” sections. Conceive of and execute newsletter items.
Perform fact checking and copy editing.
Assist with launches, such as the Best Countries launch or the Best States launch, if they occur during your tenure.
Research topics, interviewees, dates and other elements of newsletter content.
Assist with article production through our content management system (CMS).
Work closely with our data team to strengthen stories and potentially create data visualizations to enhance that work.
Create and post videos and other content for social media posts.
Actively and enthusiastically participate in trainings and team activities.
Assist with research or administrative tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Part‑time or full‑time students who have completed 48+ credit hours (rising juniors/seniors) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
Part‑time or full‑time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university.
All candidates must be able to work a hybrid in‑office work schedule from our Washington, DC, or New York offices.
Spring Internship for School Credit only.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and maturity in the workplace.
Experience working in a team and collaborating effectively with others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite, Google Docs and a range of social media platforms.
3.0 GPA or above preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
A passion for the news industry and a demonstrated interest in becoming a journalist.
A voracious appetite for the news.
An inquisitive mind.
Internal motivation and a strong work ethic.
Excellent attention to detail.
Flexibility and eagerness to take on a variety of entry‑level tasks.
An openness to constructive feedback.
What it’s like to work with us
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’s dedication to our consumers.
Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
Collaborative Work Environment: Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers.
Other Job Info
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Please submit a resume and cover letter via Paychex (please click hyperlink to apply) and submit three writing samples to jobs@usnews.com for consideration.
The Spring Internship runs from January 2026 through May 2026 working 20 hours per week.
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In Summary: This is a great opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants a range of experiences at a national digital news outlet . We’re looking for someone to write items for newsletters and to report out rankings‑related stories for our Best Countries and Best States sections . We also want someone who has strong social media skills, including making video content for TikTok .
En Español: US News & World Report es una compañía de medios digitales multifacética dedicada a ayudar a los ciudadanos, consumidores, líderes empresariales y funcionarios políticos a tomar decisiones importantes en sus vidas. Publicamos informes independientes, clasificaciones, periodismo de datos y asesoramiento que han ganado la confianza de nuestros lectores y usuarios durante 90 años. Nuestras plataformas en usnews.com incluyen Educación, Salud, Dinero, Viajes, Coches, Noticias y 360 Reviews. Llegamos a más de millones de personas mensualmente en momentos en que necesitan más consejos expertos y están motivados a actuar sobre ese consejo directamente en nuestras plataformas. Aprenderá sobre nuestra marca única y muy respetada de periodismo; las herramientas y estrategias que impulsan a una gran marca de medios en la vanguardia de la era de la información; escribir titulares eficaces que maximizan el SEO; y cómo producir e ilustrar artículos en nuestro sistema de gestión de contenidos. Buscamos alguien para escribir artículos para boletines y informar historias relacionadas con los rankings para nuestras secciones Best Countries y Best States. También queremos alguien que tenga fuertes habilidades en redes sociales, incluyendo hacer contenido de video para TikTok y publicaciones visualmente atractivas para Instagram. La experiencia con visualización de datos y diseño gráfico es un enorme plus. ¿Estás listo para el desafío? Concebir y ejecutar artículos de boletines informativos. Realizar verificación de hechos y edición de copias. Asistir con lanzamientos, como el lanzamiento de los Mejores Países o la puesta en marcha de los mejores Estados, si ocurren durante su mandato. Tópicos de investigación, entrevistados, fechas y otros elementos del contenido del boletín informativo. Ayudar con la producción de artículos a través de nuestro sistema de gestión de contenidos (CMS). Trabajar estrechamente con nuestro equipo de datos para fortalecer historias y potencialmente crear visualizaciones de datos que mejoren ese trabajo. Crear y publicar videos y otro contenido para publicaciones de redes sociales. Participar activamente y entusiastamente en capacitaciones y actividades de equipo. Asistir con tareas administrativas o de investigación según sea necesario. Calificaciones mínimas como estudiantes part-time o a tiempo completo que han completado 48 horas crediticias (crescente junior/senior) y se encuentran en un programa de grado universitario en una universidad acreditada. Entrepreneurial, cultura orientada a la misión con valores fundamentales de calidad e integridad Centrarse en el fomento del crecimiento personal e profesional Ambiente de trabajo colaborativo: Colaboradores divertidos, diversos, inclusivos y ambiciosos. Otras Información sobre trabajos Estas declaraciones tienen por objeto describir la naturaleza general y el nivel de trabajo que realizan los empleados asignados a este empleo. Esto no pretende ser una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades, deberes y habilidades requeridas de los empleadas asignados al puesto. Por favor envíe un currículum y carta de presentación mediante Paychex (por favor haga clic en hipervínculo para solicitar) y envíe tres muestras de escritura a jobs@usnews.com para su consideración. La pasantía de primavera se desarrolla desde enero 2026 hasta mayo 2026 trabajando 20 horas semanales. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We reach more than millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our 'Best' series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future
This is a great opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants a range of experiences at a national digital news outlet. You will learn about our unique and highly respected brand of journalism; the tools and strategies that power a major media brand on the cutting edge of the information age; effective headline writing that maximizes SEO; and how to produce and illustrate articles in our content management system.
We’re looking for someone to write items for newsletters and to report out rankings‑related stories for our Best Countries and Best States sections. We also want someone who has strong social media skills, including making video content for TikTok and visually compelling posts for Instagram. Experience with data visualization and graphic design is a huge plus.
Are you up to the challenge?
Write articles for certain “Best” sections. Conceive of and execute newsletter items.
Perform fact checking and copy editing.
Assist with launches, such as the Best Countries launch or the Best States launch, if they occur during your tenure.
Research topics, interviewees, dates and other elements of newsletter content.
Assist with article production through our content management system (CMS).
Work closely with our data team to strengthen stories and potentially create data visualizations to enhance that work.
Create and post videos and other content for social media posts.
Actively and enthusiastically participate in trainings and team activities.
Assist with research or administrative tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Part‑time or full‑time students who have completed 48+ credit hours (rising juniors/seniors) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
Part‑time or full‑time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university.
All candidates must be able to work a hybrid in‑office work schedule from our Washington, DC, or New York offices.
Spring Internship for School Credit only.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and maturity in the workplace.
Experience working in a team and collaborating effectively with others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite, Google Docs and a range of social media platforms.
3.0 GPA or above preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
A passion for the news industry and a demonstrated interest in becoming a journalist.
A voracious appetite for the news.
An inquisitive mind.
Internal motivation and a strong work ethic.
Excellent attention to detail.
Flexibility and eagerness to take on a variety of entry‑level tasks.
An openness to constructive feedback.
What it’s like to work with us
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’s dedication to our consumers.
Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
Collaborative Work Environment: Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers.
Other Job Info
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Please submit a resume and cover letter via Paychex (please click hyperlink to apply) and submit three writing samples to jobs@usnews.com for consideration.
The Spring Internship runs from January 2026 through May 2026 working 20 hours per week.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: This is a great opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants a range of experiences at a national digital news outlet . We’re looking for someone to write items for newsletters and to report out rankings‑related stories for our Best Countries and Best States sections . We also want someone who has strong social media skills, including making video content for TikTok .
En Español: US News & World Report es una compañía de medios digitales multifacética dedicada a ayudar a los ciudadanos, consumidores, líderes empresariales y funcionarios políticos a tomar decisiones importantes en sus vidas. Publicamos informes independientes, clasificaciones, periodismo de datos y asesoramiento que han ganado la confianza de nuestros lectores y usuarios durante 90 años. Nuestras plataformas en usnews.com incluyen Educación, Salud, Dinero, Viajes, Coches, Noticias y 360 Reviews. Llegamos a más de millones de personas mensualmente en momentos en que necesitan más consejos expertos y están motivados a actuar sobre ese consejo directamente en nuestras plataformas. Aprenderá sobre nuestra marca única y muy respetada de periodismo; las herramientas y estrategias que impulsan a una gran marca de medios en la vanguardia de la era de la información; escribir titulares eficaces que maximizan el SEO; y cómo producir e ilustrar artículos en nuestro sistema de gestión de contenidos. Buscamos alguien para escribir artículos para boletines y informar historias relacionadas con los rankings para nuestras secciones Best Countries y Best States. También queremos alguien que tenga fuertes habilidades en redes sociales, incluyendo hacer contenido de video para TikTok y publicaciones visualmente atractivas para Instagram. La experiencia con visualización de datos y diseño gráfico es un enorme plus. ¿Estás listo para el desafío? Concebir y ejecutar artículos de boletines informativos. Realizar verificación de hechos y edición de copias. Asistir con lanzamientos, como el lanzamiento de los Mejores Países o la puesta en marcha de los mejores Estados, si ocurren durante su mandato. Tópicos de investigación, entrevistados, fechas y otros elementos del contenido del boletín informativo. Ayudar con la producción de artículos a través de nuestro sistema de gestión de contenidos (CMS). Trabajar estrechamente con nuestro equipo de datos para fortalecer historias y potencialmente crear visualizaciones de datos que mejoren ese trabajo. Crear y publicar videos y otro contenido para publicaciones de redes sociales. Participar activamente y entusiastamente en capacitaciones y actividades de equipo. Asistir con tareas administrativas o de investigación según sea necesario. Calificaciones mínimas como estudiantes part-time o a tiempo completo que han completado 48 horas crediticias (crescente junior/senior) y se encuentran en un programa de grado universitario en una universidad acreditada. Entrepreneurial, cultura orientada a la misión con valores fundamentales de calidad e integridad Centrarse en el fomento del crecimiento personal e profesional Ambiente de trabajo colaborativo: Colaboradores divertidos, diversos, inclusivos y ambiciosos. Otras Información sobre trabajos Estas declaraciones tienen por objeto describir la naturaleza general y el nivel de trabajo que realizan los empleados asignados a este empleo. Esto no pretende ser una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades, deberes y habilidades requeridas de los empleadas asignados al puesto. Por favor envíe un currículum y carta de presentación mediante Paychex (por favor haga clic en hipervínculo para solicitar) y envíe tres muestras de escritura a jobs@usnews.com para su consideración. La pasantía de primavera se desarrolla desde enero 2026 hasta mayo 2026 trabajando 20 horas semanales. #J-18808-Ljbffr