City Desk Intern
Chicago Public Media
About this role
Chicago Public Media, a major nonprofit news organization, offers internships to college juniors and seniors majoring in journalism or communications. The internships provide hands-on experience in news coverage, focusing on diverse topics, and emphasize ethical journalism and community engagement. The program is based in Chicago and includes a paid opportunity with a structured schedule.
Skills
Qualifications
About Chicago Public Media
wbez.orgWBEZ Chicago is a listener-supported public radio station and news organization (part of Chicago Public Media) serving the Chicago region with local and national reporting. It produces daily news, investigative journalism, cultural coverage and audio storytelling across radio programs and podcasts. WBEZ’s digital newsroom publishes articles and multimedia on politics, education, business, environment and the arts. Funded by memberships, grants and underwriting, the organization focuses on in-depth reporting and community engagement to inform and connect Chicago listeners.
Recent company news
Ex-CEO of Chicago Public Media saw $900,000 payout in 2024, IRS filings show
Dec 30, 2025
Chicago Public Media welcomes Aron Pilhofer as Chief Product and Membership Officer
Jun 10, 2025
Chicago Public Media taps Pulitzer winner as new editor-in-chief
Aug 14, 2025
Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS; Illinois public media stations brace for ‘worst-case scenario’
Jul 17, 2025
Column: The Corporation for Public Broadcast is ‘winding down.’ What does that mean for public radio and TV?
Aug 1, 2025
About Chicago Public Media
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
Unlock Company Insights
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for Chicago Public Media.
Salary
$40k
per year