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About WHYY

WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.

Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.

About the Role

WHYY offers the public relations interns a great opportunity to create/facilitate station events with strong public draws, diversify their writing skills, learn to write for different audiences, refine their interviewing skills and build a solid portfolio of publications.

The Public Information intern will:

• Learn to write press releases and news stories for internal and external communications vehicles including newsletters and social media

• Assist with organizing press clips, building and updating news media lists and other assignments

• Work with internal staff to create and facilitate public facing events

• Assist in supporting organizational Public Relations strategies and strategic plans.

Qualifications

Students majoring in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism are preferred.

The ideal candidate must have strong writing, editing and organizational skills and an ability to meet deadlines. A working knowledge of news writing style is recommended.

In order for an application to be considered all of the below materials must be submitted.

• Resume

• Submit three to five of their strongest writing samples

• A Link, if appropriate, to media or digital work

*Individual must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student, graduate student or recent grad (2-3) years from graduation date.

*All WHYY employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Proof will be required upon hiring.