| Date Posted | November 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Nonprofit |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | $19.23/hr |
Description:
About OPB
OPB is a leader in public media, serving diverse communities of the Northwest with fact-based, in-depth news and information about politics, the environment, science, arts, history, and cultures, business, education and more. Powered by the generous support of members, OPB seeks out a variety of voices in our communities and lifts up authentic stories of the people, places, events and issues of the region, providing context and a deeper understanding. OPB’s independent journalism and programs are available at opb.org, on OPB Radio and OPB TV. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
Internship Summary
OPB is committed to creating career pathways for traditionally underrepresented individuals in public media organizations. We offer this opportunity for people who are motivated to lend their unique perspective and life experience to the world of public media. The internship will enable an outstanding individual to spend 10-weeks, full-time in a learning, hands-on environment.
What You’ll Do
The Emerging Journalist Intern learns the role of and serves as a Production Assistant for the daily radio show “Think Out Loud®” that covers news, politics, culture and the arts.
The intern participates in all phases of the show production process from pitching ideas, planning social media, and booking the live show itself. The show’s producers and host are respected public media professionals who are excited to share their craft and experience with an intern. The intern receives a rich, comprehensive experience to help springboard their career in journalism through gaining hands-on experience. The selected intern will also receive membership in professional organizations for mentorship and learning. The internship offers a valuable opportunity to build a portfolio, network, and learn in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Working Conditions
Most work is done in office, studio or other indoor location. The work may require travel to remote locations, working evening, weekends and/or starting the work day early, and possibly working in inclement weather. Moving equipment up to 20 pounds is sometimes required. Extended periods of sitting or standing may be necessary.
Eligibility
This paid journalism internship is designed for individuals who have a strong interest in media and journalism and don't come from a traditional journalism background, but would like to jumpstart a career in journalism and media. We would like this person to come from a background or community that isn't covered by most legacy media organizations (HINT: this would be a great topic to expand upon in a cover letter!), but it is not a requirement. Our interns must be strong journalistic writers, and have a vision for what they would like to be doing in media.
Applicants should have a strong interest in the future of public media, evolving forms of mass communication, engineering new forms of multimedia journalism as well as a commitment to news that serves the public interest.
Additional Information
- This position reports to the Producer of Think Out Loud®.
- The pay rate for this nonexempt position is $19.23 per hour.
- Starts: May 2026 or June 2026. Ideally on June 15th 2026 to join a cohort of interns joining us in the summer
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Duration: 10-weeks.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover letter that includes sharing your professional goals and how this internship can support you advancing them.
How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted to OPB’s internal job board, located here: https://www.opb/org/careers/
Click the apply button at the bottom of the Emerging Journalist Internship job posting. You will be asked to create an account, upload the required application materials listed above and answer a few position-related questions. Once you click “submit” you cannot make changes to your application.
Your application materials are due by 8:59 PM Pacific Time on January 7th, 2026.
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