News Intern, KCUR Public Radio

Job Description
At KCUR, we take pride in offering interns the opportunity to develop journalism skills, but also to experience the working life of a journalist by embedding with a dynamic, hardworking group of professionals. Our expectations are high, but we're committed to teaching and mentoring those willing to work hard.

News interns at KCUR 89.3 produce broadcast and digital news stories in a real‑world environment that prepares them for the future.

Program Details
This is a temporary, full‑time, 40 hours per week internship position. Internships are non‑benefit eligible.

Session start and end dates may be negotiable, depending on the intern's circumstances, but training and other events are built according to the following schedule.

Program session dates: September 14, 2026 - May 28, 2027

Minimum Qualifications
Interns must embrace a commitment to thorough, behind‑the‑headlines coverage of the Kansas City metro by paying attention to news and current events.

Compensation
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.00 hourly.

Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern's college or university.

Benefits
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non‑benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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