Summer 2026 Multimedia Internship at The Dispatch in Remote

Summary: The Dispatch is a platform for thoughtful coverage and respectful dialogue, offering a summer multimedia internship for aspiring journalists. Interns will gain hands-on experience by assisting with podcast, video, and social media production while working closely with the editorial team. Responsibilities: - Assist with podcast, video, and social media production across The Dispatch’s multimedia team - Support the development and distribution of podcast and social video content, including clipping, asset gathering, writing metadata, and publishing support - Help identify strong moments from podcasts, interviews, and live events for use in social video and YouTube - Help record podcast audio and video in Riverside and edit in Premiere - Provide general editorial and multimedia support to producers, editors, and other members of The Dispatch team Required Qualifications: - Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master's degree program. Those graduating in 2026 are eligible - Strong interest in journalism, podcasting, digital video, and the evolving media landscape - Familiarity with American politics, news, and public affairs, along with an active interest in the major stories shaping the national conversation - Some hands-on experience with audio, video, or social content production through coursework, internships, student media, freelance work, or personal projects - Basic proficiency with one or more relevant production tools, such as ProTools, Adobe Audition or Premiere, Descript, Riverside, Canva or similar platforms - Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, manage details carefully, and respond professionally to feedback - Good editorial judgment, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced newsroom environment Required Skills: Podcast production, Video production, Social media content production, ProTools, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Descript, Riverside, Canva, Audio editing, Video editing, Editorial judgment Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer