Editorial Intern – Marketplace

American Public Media Group

. Support reporters and editors producing business journalism .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and organizational skills essential for producing clear and accurate journalism under tight deadlines. Proficient in audio journalism with a willingness to learn audio and video editing software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Writing SkillsAudio Journalism InterestMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlySelf-Starter Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Audio Editing SoftwareAdobe AuditionFinal Cut

Industry Keywords

Business JournalismLongform ProjectsPodcast ProductionSource InterviewingCross-Newsroom Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support reporters and editors producing business journalism
Work with the longform/special projects team on the next season of the “How We Survive” climate solutions podcast
Pitch and produce longform and special projects in the newsroom
Participate in group edits and feedback sessions for special projects
Assist the Managing Editor and Deputies in coordinating daily cross-newsroom communication and collaboration
Assist reporters and editors in finding and interviewing sources
Conceptualize and execute reporter-led stories
Develop skills to file stories on deadline and produce narration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months
Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) throughout the internship
Ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products with the ability to learn new software programs
Demonstrated interest in audio journalism
Preferred: demonstrated interest in journalism, such as produced work for publication or work at a school newspaper/radio
Preferred: self-starter with an appetite for learning audio skills
Preferred: knowledge of audio and video editing software such as Audition, Adobe, or Final Cut
Cover letter of no more than 1 page answering the specified application questions
Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods
Required to move about in the community
Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to accrue sick time off
Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
Robust onboarding experience
On-the-job training
Workforce readiness training
Formal performance review feedback sessions
Brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization