Maynard E. Orme Internship
OPB
Portland
,
OR
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026
Description
About OPB
OPB is a leader in public media, serving diverse communities of the Northwest with fact-based, in-depth news and information about politics, the environment, science, arts, history, and cultures, business, education and more. Powered by the generous support of members, OPB seeks out a variety of voices in our communities and lifts up authentic stories of the people, places, events and issues of the region, providing context and a deeper understanding. OPB’s independent journalism and programs are available at opb.org, on OPB Radio and OPB TV. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
Internship Summary
The Maynard E. Orme Internship is a paid internship role at OPB. The chosen candidate serves a 10 week term, full-time, during the Spring academic term as a Production Assistant. This role is only open to current University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication students OR recent graduates of the program (graduates of the Fall 2024 semester or more recent).
What You’ll Do
The Maynard E. Orme Intern works in the OPB news room on audio journalism and digital content, and will complete a major project involving production and reporting. The intern will work to support OPB’s award-winning newsroom journalists, and will have the opportunity to receive mentorship, exposure to a professional newsroom environment, and work on meaningful news-related projects.
Work Conditions
Most work is done in office, studio or other indoor location. The work may require travel to remote locations, working evening, weekends and/or starting the work day early, and possibly working in inclement weather. Moving equipment up to 20 pounds is sometimes required. Extended periods of sitting or standing may be necessary.
Eligibility
- This internship is only open to current students OR recent graduates of the University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication (graduation in Fall of 2024 or later).
- An academic transcript is required as part of the application materials.
Additional Information
- This position reports to the Breaking News Editor.
- The pay rate for this nonexempt position is $19.23 per hour.
- Starts: May 2026 or June 2026. Ideally on June 15th 2026 to join a cohort of interns joining us in the summer
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Duration: 10-weeks.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover letter that includes sharing your professional goals, and how this internship can support you advancing them.
- Academic transcript from the University of Oregon
How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted to OPB’s internal job board, located here: https://www.opb/org/careers/
Click the apply button at the bottom of the Maynard E. Orme Internship job posting. You will be asked to create an account, upload the required application materials listed above and answer a few position-related questions. Once you click “submit” you cannot make changes to your application.
Your application materials are due by 8:59 PM Pacific Time on January 7th, 2026.