The Premier Internship Program recruits, mentors, and places the top Journalism and Public Interest Communication students from the University of Washington in internships at select outlets around Puget Sound.
These internships are hands-on positions for students who are reliable, can work independently, and have some experience in journalistic coursework. One of the largest benefits for students in the Premier Internship Program is that once you are vetted by UW faculty, you are placed at the outlet, without the pressure and time of applying in a general pool of interns. Students are interviewed before placement, and mentored throughout the experience. Most internships are 20 hours per week, one-quarter, paid positions that allow students to earn course credits if they’d like. Available internships vary each year depending on the needs of employers.
Currently available internships
AUTUMN 2026 INTERNSHIPS
Converge Media:
Converge Media is a leading producer of culturally relevant content with a focus on community issues, equitable access to elected officials, and life in the Pacific Northwest.
The Converge Media intern will work 10-20 hours per week covering news and features for digital publication. Opportunities for video, broadcast, or radio work could exist for the right candidate. Interns in this position should be driven to work in journalism and media, and should have a passion for writing about public officials and public issues in Seattle, including some government meeting coverage.
Converge is looking for interns who can commit to working as part of their team, who are self-starters, and people who bring an attitude of innovation to everything they do. They are also looking for students with an interest in broadcast production, both locally and nationally. Interns in this position will have a flexible work week, and some work will be required in-person at Converge’s studio in Pioneer Square. The ideal candidate should be able to work in-person on Sundays from 12-5 p.m. and some weekday evenings.
The Converge Media Premier Intern will receive a $4,000 stipend at the end of the 10-week quarter. All candidates for this position are required to submit two writing samples, as well as a pitch for an enterprise story (via Premier application). Please include a paragraph about the story and possible sources you would include in the piece. The deadline for applications is September 12, 2026 and the selected intern will begin work on or around September 29, 2026.
88.5 KNKX NPR:
The KNKX Premier intern will contribute to crafting our local newscasts that air throughout much of Western Washington. They will write copy, gather sound and pitch stories. They may have the opportunity to produce at least one feature for broadcast and web during the Fall Quarter.
They may also gather tape or contribute research for host segments or other staff member’s enterprise reporting. They will be welcomed as a full member of the KNKX news team and expected to share their ideas and provide input that shapes coverage.
KNKX is an independent public radio station broadcasting reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners every week on air and online with jazz, blues, NPR and regional news. The news hosts and reporters deliver memorable stories and trusted information every day for an increasingly racially diverse audience. The news team is focused on producing ambitious and creative reporting with an emphasis on arts and science. A successful intern will produce work that complements KNKX’s existing coverage, will refine their writing, audio production, and voicing skills, and bolster their reporting portfolio.
Experience with digital audio editing and news writing and an interest in narrative journalism and broadcasting is helpful. Demonstrated ability to work independently while embracing a collaborative editing process is key. This position requires good communication and involves meeting deadlines.
The intern will have access to the field recording equipment and audio editing software necessary to file for KNKX. Access to a car would be helpful in getting to assignments outside of downtown Seattle, but is not required.
The intern will work 16 to 20 hours a week on a schedule guided by KNKX’s editorial team. Ideally, they will be able to work at least one full eight-hour day a week from KNKX’s Seattle studios at Pike Place Market. On the days they are working, they will be asked to attend the daily news meetings in person, at 9:40 a.m. and they will be encouraged to join weekly newsroom meetings held on Tuesdays at 9:40 a.m. (in person and on Zoom).
This internship comes with a $4,000 stipend awarded once the internship is completed. All candidates for this position are required to submit two writing samples, as well as a pitch for an enterprise story for broadcast (via Premier application). Please include a paragraph about the story and possible sources you would include in the piece. The deadline for applications is September 12, 2026 and the selected intern will begin work on or around September 30, 2026.
KNKX does not accept written materials generated by AI.
WINTER 2027 INTERNSHIP
Postings forthcoming
SPRING 2027 INTERNSHIP
Postings forthcoming
To apply to the program, please submit your Premier Internship Program application before the deadline. Questions about the program can be directed to Teaching Professor Andrea Otáñez at aotanez@u.washington.edu.