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.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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