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Job Description Position: Journalism & Media Intern - Summer 2026Reports to: Senior Program Officer, Journalism & MediaLocation: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)Duration: June 9 - August 12, 2026Compensation: Paid Internship (Hourly rates will start at $22.00/hour)About the FoundationThe John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation boldly invests in creative solutions to urgent challenges, sparking hope for our future.We work on a few that strive toward transformative change in areas of profound concern, including the existential threats of and , the challenges of reform and revitalizing in the U.S. and corruption in .In addition, we maintain in our hometown , where we invest in people, places, and partnerships to build a more inclusive Chicago and in , where we invest in more just and inclusive news and narratives.We also make awards to extraordinarily creative individuals through the program and for solutions to critical problems of our time through . For more information, please visit our website is at . About Journalism & MediaThe Journalism and Media program invests in the creation, dissemination, and amplification of accurate, just, and inclusive news and narratives across three areas of media: Professional Nonprofit Reporting, Nonfiction Multimedia Storytelling, and Participatory Civic Media.About the InternshipResponsibilities may include:Review grant proposals and meet with prospective and renewing granteesProduce written analyses of work produced by JAM grantees and grantseekers (news articles, investigations, documentary films, podcasts, television series, etc.)Conduct desk research into trends in the wider journalism and media fieldAttend grantee events and meetingsAssist with planning public and grantee eventsAssist with organizing intra-Foundation learning opportunitiesAssist with social media strategy to amplify the work of grantee partnersQualificationsExperience and interest in journalism and mediaBachelor’s candidates or aboveThis internship is based in Chicago, Illinois. Our work environment is hybrid with designated in-office days and virtual days. Interns will be required to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process.Application ProcessThe application deadline is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025 AT 11:59 PM. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. As a requirement, students “must be returning back to school” to be eligible. Students meeting the minimum requirements should apply through the MacArthur Foundation website ().