Fall 2026 Multimedia Internship

About The Dispatch

The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue, and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective—we’re right-of-center—but we’re fiercely independent, standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg, The Dispatch has filled a valuable gap in the media ecosystem as covered in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and other publications.

Overview:

The Dispatch is pleased to offer its 2026 summer multimedia internship program. The internship begins Sept 1 and runs through early March, but there is flexibility with the beginning and end dates. This is a hands-on internship that will provide invaluable experience for aspiring multimedia journalists who want to participate in the editorial process of a thriving media business. The interns will work closely with The Dispatch’s reporters, staff writers, and editors to contribute to The Dispatch’s podcasts and social videos.

• 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.

• 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.

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Links to three multimedia audio or video projects outlining your role and contribution, or description of any skills or tools related to the production of multimedia or social assets.