Intern at St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio is the region’s National Public Radio (NPR) member station and is a service of the University of Missouri - St. Louis.
STLPR’s paid internship program provides immersive learning opportunities for those interested in exploring careers in public media and who want to contribute to STLPR’s public service journalism mission. Interns work alongside staff members and receive instruction, mentorship and support from dedicated supervisors and colleagues.
St. Louis Public Radio internships pay an hourly wage of $15, along with the opportunity for college credit depending on the requirements of interns’ respective degree programs. Unless otherwise indicated, each internship averages a time commitment of 20-25 hours per week.
The internship program is open to anyone with college experience.
Applications for the spring 2026 semester will open on September 19. The spring internship session will run from Monday, Jan. 19 - Friday, May 15, 2026.
See each internship listing for its application deadline.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please download and complete this application form. Email your completed application along with a resume, cover letter and work samples to Fontella Bradford.
Positions
Newsroom Visuals (Journalism) Internship, Summer 2026
St. Louis Public Radio’s visuals intern will apply and develop storytelling skills through impactful still photographs of breaking news, enterprise reporting, and other journalistic content across STLPR’s digital platforms. In addition, the intern will work with our digital team to capture and produce short-form videos to distribute across our social media platforms — including Instagram and TikTok. Ideally, interns will complete at least one capstone project that could be an enterprise story, photo essay or multimedia piece.
The STLPR Visuals Intern will be provided with a Canon DSLR-kit with prime lenses, an audio recording kit and a laptop. In addition, we have a pool of Sony mirrorless camera equipment and mobile internet hotspots to use when needed.
Minimum Requirements: Excellent photography skills, familiarity with shooting video and editing in non-linear software like Adobe Premiere, solid writing skills, demonstrated interest in journalism and ability to consistently meet deadlines. The intern must have a vehicle, up-to-date car insurance and a valid driver’s license.
Evaluation: If the intern is currently a student, evaluation of the intern will occur in accordance with their school’s guidelines. Considerations would include production skills (camera techniques, editing, etc.), storytelling ability (capturing compelling moments, caption writing), willingness to follow direction, efficient use of time, self-motivation and initiative, accuracy and attention to detail. A final evaluation would be held at the end of the internship period.
Other Details: This position is scheduled for 12 weeks, with start and end dates to best fit the selected candidate’s schedule. The pay is $15 per hour for up to 40 hours per week, along with the opportunity for college credit depending on the requirements of interns’ respective degree programs. Assignment-related mileage will be reimbursed at the UM System rate of $0.70/mile.
Submission Materials:
- A link to a moments-based photo portfolio and/or video samples. Please include at least one picture story as part of your submission.
- Cover letter about what you would bring to this internship and what you would hope to gain from the experience.
- A resume and complete STLPR internship application.
Email Jessica Rogen or Brian Munoz with questions.
Application Instructions: To apply, please download and complete this application form. Email your completed application along with a resume, cover letter and work samples to internships@stlpr.org. We will begin reviewing applications by November 24, 2025..