We are seeking creative and talented people for our exciting media literacy initiative!
INTERNSHIP. College students from any college or university can get credit for working as an Intern at the Media Education Lab. You will perform a variety of tasks to support the Media Education Lab events and digital platforms. You can work on site in Chicago or Rhode Island or remotely from wherever (in the world) you are located. Gain knowledge of media literacy education while building valuable work skills. Expectation: 5 - 8 hours weekly, plus a reflective essay written at the conclusion of the internship.
Now accepting applications for either Summer or Fall 2025 semesters.
HOW TO APPLY. Send resume and cover letter to Yonty Friesem yonty@mediaeducationlab.com. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
The MediaEd Journal
New Internship Opportunity for our new online publication
WRITER
INTERNSHIP. Youth Media Reporter is returning, revived and reimagined for a new generation. We’re relaunching as a dynamic online journal—now hosted on Substack—dedicated to empowering educators and students with insights on media education, learning and teaching about or with media.
We are currently seeking Publishing & Blogging Interns to join our team. This unpaid, remote internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the operations of a professional online journal, develop essential writing and publishing skills, and contribute meaningfully to the discourse on responsible media use.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, edit, and publish short blog-style posts for the Youth Media Reporter Substack.
Format and upload articles, ensuring clarity, readability, and alignment with the journal’s mission.
Collaborate with the editorial team to refine content and maintain consistency in tone and style.
Curate multimedia elements (images, links, videos) to enhance articles.
Support the publishing schedule and help coordinate with contributors.
Qualifications:
Strong writing and editing skills; prior blogging, journalism, or media experience is a plus.
Interest in media literacy, youth, and technology.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
Familiarity with digital publishing tools (Substack or WordPress preferred, but not required).
Creativity and openness to new formats and approaches.
This remote internship is open to candidates worldwide.
We appreciate your interest. If you are eager to contribute to our mission and meet the qualifications, please send a resume and cover letter to the editors: Editor@mediaeducationlab.com. We will provide further details regarding the application process.
COPY EDITOR
INTERNSHIP. Youth Media Reporter is returning, revived and reimagined for a new generation. We’re relaunching as a dynamic online journal—now hosted on Substack—dedicated to empowering educators and students with insights on media education, learning and teaching about or with media.
We are currently seeking Copy Editor Interns to join our team. This unpaid, remote internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the operations of a professional online journal, develop essential editorial skills, and contribute meaningfully to the discourse on responsible media use.
We are currently seeking interns to take on the role of copy editor. We encourage you to reach out if you have experience in such a field. As an intern, you will gain experience in the inner operations of an online journal while building valuable work skills and contributing to the conversation on responsible and effective media use.
Key Responsibilities:
Copy edit approximately 4-5 monthly articles for grammar, punctuation, spelling, clarity, consistency, etc.
Verify factual accuracy where applicable.
Collaborate effectively with authors and the editorial team to refine content.
Qualifications:
Demonstrable experience in copy editing, proofreading, or a related editorial role.
Attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and consistency.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
Interest in media literacy.
Multilingual proficiency is highly valued, as we aim to publish articles in diverse languages.
This remote internship is open to candidates worldwide.
We appreciate your interest. If you are eager to contribute to our mission and meet the qualifications, please send a resume and cover letter to the editors: Editor@mediaeducationlab.com. We will provide further details regarding the application process.
DESIGNER/FORMATTER
INTERNSHIP. Youth Media Reporter is returning, revived and reimagined for a new generation. We’re relaunching as a dynamic online journal—now hosted on Substack—dedicated to empowering educators and students with insights on media education, learning and teaching about or with media.
We are currently seeking a Digital Layout & Graphic Design Intern to join our team. This unpaid, remote internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in web design, content formatting, and contributing to a mission-driven online publication.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively participate in the redesign of the Youth Media Reporter website on the WordPress platform (now).
Format and lay out approximately 4-5 articles monthly (once we publish).
Collaborate with the editorial team to implement visual elements that enhance article content.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of web design principles and digital formatting for online publications.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
Interest in media literacy.
Portfolio or examples of previous web design, formatting, or graphic work are a plus.
This remote internship is open to candidates worldwide.
We appreciate your interest. If you are eager to contribute to our mission and meet the qualifications, please send a resume and cover letter to the editors: Editor@mediaeducationlab.com. We will provide further details regarding the application process.