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Internships

Learn the work. Contribute to it.

Our internships give emerging talent opportunities to work alongside teams in journalism, film and television, communications, and research. Interns contribute to reporting, productions, campaigns, and projects that connect information with the people who can use it.

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Positive Space Media

Research and information work that supports the group’s institutions and public understanding.

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Partnerships & Research

Institutional Partnerships & Program Research Intern

Map relevant public institutions, universities, and economic-development organizations using approved public sources. Prepare concise background briefs and help keep program documentation organized for staff review. The learning focus is how institutional research becomes clear, reviewable program support.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Desk research
  • Clear briefing and writing
  • Document and spreadsheet organization
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Data & Storytelling

Data Visualization & Digital Storytelling Intern

Shape approved reporting and public data into clear visual explanations, charts, and digital story formats. Link visual claims to their sources and work with editorial and design reviewers on accuracy and accessibility. The work develops source attribution and visual judgment alongside production skills.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Data literacy
  • Spreadsheets or visualization tools
  • Visual communication
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Employer

Axis News Network

Editorial and audience work under newsroom supervision, separate from marketing and client communications.

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Editorial Research

Editorial Research & Fact-Checking Intern

Check names, dates, claims, and chronology against original documents and reliable sources, then prepare source notes and background briefs for editor review. Document how each claim is supported and flag gaps for the assigning editor. Publication decisions remain with Axis editors.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Source evaluation
  • Careful reading
  • Citation and research notes
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Reporting

Local & HBCU Reporting Intern

Develop story pitches and background research, prepare interviews, and contribute to supervised community and university reporting. Work with Axis editors through reporting, verification, and review. Build interview and field-reporting practice with newsroom guidance.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Interview preparation
  • Community or university research
  • Writing and reporting ethics
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Data Journalism & Research

Data Journalism & Intelligence Research Intern

Work with Axis researchers on source-led research, claim verification, and structured information projects connected to Pathways Intelligence, developed by 1210 Technology. Organize public datasets and sources cleared for editorial research, then document evidence and provenance for review. Build practical experience in transparent, structured research.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Structured research
  • Spreadsheets and data organization
  • Source provenance
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Audience & Distribution

Audience & News Distribution Intern

Help prepare newsletters and responsible social packaging from editor-approved reporting, track approved performance measures, and summarize audience feedback. Work with audience editors while keeping journalism distinct from marketing. The experience develops audience judgment without changing newsroom conclusions.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Concise writing
  • Social and newsletter formats
  • Basic metrics and reporting
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Video Journalism

Video Journalism Intern

Assist with interview research and shot lists, and support supervised field interviews and video reporting from preparation through review. Work under editorial direction and follow applicable consent, rights, and accuracy requirements. The work builds familiarity with ethical visual reporting and field preparation.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Video or audio basics
  • Interview preparation
  • Production organization
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Employer

Positive Space Productions

Supervised preparation, field, and post-production work in film, documentary, and original content.

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Production

Production Assistant & Set Operations Intern

Help prepare call sheets, location information, equipment checklists, and schedules. Support on-set tasks only under production leadership and applicable safety direction. The experience introduces how coordination supports a safe, prepared set.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Organization
  • Clear team communication
  • Interest in safe set practice
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Camera, Lighting & Grip

Camera, Lighting & Grip Intern

Assist with camera preparation, lighting setup, and equipment organization while learning safe handling practices. Support directors of photography and grips under direct supervision. The track builds practical awareness of equipment, safety, and crew collaboration.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Basic photo or video familiarity
  • Careful equipment organization
  • Teamwork and safety awareness
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Documentary Development

Documentary Development & Field Research Intern

Research documentary topics and subjects, prepare interview background, and assist with treatment materials and production logistics. Prepare outreach materials and field-research plans with production leads. Build documentary research and planning skills through supervised work.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Research and synthesis
  • Interview preparation
  • Writing and project organization
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Post-Production

Post-Production & Media Asset Management Intern

Assist with footage intake, logging, metadata, transcripts, rough-cut preparation, and archive organization. Help maintain rights and consent records under production team direction. The experience builds careful media handling and records discipline through post-production.

Relevant skills and interests
  • File and metadata organization
  • Transcript accuracy
  • Familiarity with editing workflows
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Employer

HUMAN Ideas Company

Supervised research, communications, creative, and campaign support within HUMAN’s work.

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Communications & Public Relations

Strategic Communications & Public Relations Intern

Research organizations and topics, prepare draft messaging briefs and media lists, and assist with campaign coordination. Public-facing materials remain subject to review and approval by the responsible communications team. The work introduces how research and messaging move through a supervised communications workflow.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Research and writing
  • Media literacy
  • Reliable coordination
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Strategy & Research

Brand Strategy & Audience Research Intern

Support audience, category, and competitor research using approved sources, and help synthesize findings into clear strategic notes. Assist with review of campaign effectiveness only where relevant data is authorized for that work. The experience develops how evidence is translated into concise strategic insight.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Desk research
  • Analytical writing
  • Spreadsheets and synthesis
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Creative & Production

Creative Content & Campaign Production Intern

Support draft copy, graphic and content production, and campaign schedule coordination. Work under a creative or delivery lead, with client-facing claims and materials reviewed before release. The focus is reliable craft and handoff, with final copy and creative direction retained by the team.

Relevant skills and interests
  • Writing or visual communication
  • Content production
  • Schedule and asset organization
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Newsroom practice

Independent journalism.

Axis News Network interns work under newsroom editors. Editorial decisions remain independent from advertising, client work, and communications.

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