Newhouse DC Study Away Internship - Spectrum News

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
18-21 Hourly
Internship
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
The Role
Part-time newsroom internship for Syracuse Newhouse students in the DC Study Away program. Interns may pitch and research stories, assist with live shows and field production, create broadcast, digital, social, and streaming content, and learn reporting, editing, shooting, writing, audience engagement, and multimedia storytelling while supporting newsroom projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
At a Glance
An exclusive opportunity for students participating in Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications DC Study Away program for the Spring 2027 semester.
A part-time internship where you'll work with a Spectrum News team, contributing to meaningful projects while learning how journalism comes together in one of the nation's most influential media markets. Your schedule will be organized around your academic program requirements and business needs.
The Spectrum News Internship Experience
You'll join one of our teams, where you will build a strong understanding of reporting, producing, digital content creation, audience engagement, and other areas that align with your interests and career goals.
  • Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have.
  • Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work in a professional newsroom.
  • Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.
  • Gain hands-on experience contributing to real newsroom projects and initiatives.

What You Can Expect in This Role
As a Spectrum News intern, you'll have opportunities to spend the semester learning and working alongside professionals in areas that align with your interests and academic focus.
Internship Responsibilities May Include
  • Pitch, research, and develop stories.
  • Assist with live shows, field production, and newsroom operations.
  • Create content for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
  • Learn professional editing, shooting, and writing.
  • Work with reporters, producers, editors, and audience engagement teams
  • Support daily newsroom operations and special projects.
  • Contribute to multimedia storytelling initiatives.
  • Gain Exposure to Multiple Tracks, Including
  • Reporting / MMJ (Multimedia Journalist)
  • Editorial & Story Development
  • Digital & Audience Engagement

Required Qualifications
  • Must be currently enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.
  • Must be participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in DC during the internship term.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$18.00 and $21.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications
  • Participating in a Newhouse Study Away Program in Washington, DC, during the internship term
  • Authorized to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future

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Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — The retirement program includes a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of pay and an additional 3% company contribution to a Retirement Accumulation Plan for many eligible employees. This structure can make long‑term savings notably valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical options (plus Kaiser in some locations) are available, and certain plans include up to $1,500 in employer‑funded health accounts alongside dental, vision, and 24/7 counseling. These elements indicate broad coverage with meaningful employer support for out‑of‑pocket costs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and increasing vacation with tenure are part of the offering. This breadth provides formal time‑off pathways across different needs.

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The Company
HQ: Stamford, CT
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

At Spectrum, our Product & Technology teams build the platforms and tools that power seamless connectivity and entertainment across Internet, WiFi, Video, Mobile and Voice. Supporting more than 500 million devices, we’re transforming the next era of connected experiences with some of the fastest, most reliable and advanced services in the nation. It’s an unmatched environment for designers, architects, engineers, developers, operators and data scientists to grow their careers, solve complex challenges and collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Join us to help deliver what’s next.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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