UWM JAMS Internships, Student Employment and Entry-level Jobs

03/10/2026

WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio is hiring its next Eric Von Fellow. Applications due by April 5: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/details/Eric-Von-Fellow_JR10009020
Journalists at WUWM identify, report, edit and produce a wide range of stories for all WUWM programs and digital platforms. The Von Fellowship is a one-year position, designed to give recently graduated students the opportunity to work in a professional news environment, preparing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The Von Fellow is expected to be a self-starter who can manage their time, find news story ideas and follow through with assignments/meet deadlines. We greatly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
More information about the Von Fellowship: https://www.wuwm.com/eric-von-broadcast-fellowship

Eric Von Fellowship

03/10/2025

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is hiring! Five grant-funded jobs are open for a new reporting initiative that will intently cover specific Milwaukee neighborhoods with a focus on listening, building trust, and developing content side-by-side with residents. If hyper-local is your jam, take a gander at the postings and/or spread the word. ↙️
🔺 Editor: https://lnkd.in/gQJpjahM
🔺 Reporter (3 positions): https://lnkd.in/ggSJb2sV
🔺 Visual journalist: https://lnkd.in/gv8qRhua

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03/06/2025

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is hiring for three new neighborhood reporter positions:

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01/22/2025

From JAMS alum Jessica Gatzow... WTMJ radio in Milwaukee is currently hiring for three positions:

09/10/2024

Brand new opp! - College Basketball Reporting Intern

Mid-Major Basketball (MidMajorBasketball.com) seeks a strong, detail-oriented reporting intern to help cover NCAA college men’s basketball.

This internship runs for the entire 2024-25
college basketball season, beginning in October and concluding in March.
Responsibilities:
- Produce clean and accurate game, news, and feature stories.
- Interview players, coaches, and key stakeholders.
- Highlight key players, storylines, and games around the men’s college basketball program and conference.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute as a credentialed media member, providing in-depth coverage for a leading source of college basketball news. A successful intern will gain a strong portfolio of writing clips and valuable experience covering college basketball for a National basketball outlet.

To apply, please send your resume and writing samples to Mid-Major Basketball editor Dan Zielinski at [email protected] by Friday, Sept. 13.

What is MidMajorBasketball.com? MidMajorBasketball.com is a premier national publication dedicated to NCAA Division I mid-major basketball coverage. Initially launched as a social
media account for breaking news, analysis, and stories, it has since evolved into a comprehensive website. The site specializes in detailed and informative game coverage, news, and feature
stories, often including quotes from players and coaches to provide readers with deeper insights into the individuals who make college basketball special.

MidMajorBasketball.com is a rapidly growing platform led by Dan Zielinski, a seasoned journalist with over 12 years of experience covering professional and college sports for local and
national media outlets.

Mid-Major Basketball is the premier source for mid-major basketball coverage. Dive into the heart of the action with comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis and engaging content tailored specifically for fans of mid-major hoops. From the latest game highlights and player spotlights to in-depth a...

09/04/2024

WBA Job/Career Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Madison Marriet West in Middleton
Bring your resume and meet with radio and television station
representatives from around the state of Wisconsin. Talk with
the working broadcasters about their jobs and the industry.
BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE PLEASE
Registration is FREE!
Pre-Registration is NOT required!
Questions? - Visit

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is the only trade association which supports and represents all radio and television broadcasters in Wisconsin. Membership is comprised of 98 percent of all radio and televisions stations in Wisconsin, as well as companies providing services to the state’s br...

07/17/2024

WUWM - Eric Von Fellowship
Journalists at WUWM identify, report, edit and produce a wide range of stories for all WUWM programs and digital platforms. The Von Fellowship is a one-year position, designed to give recently graduated students the opportunity to work in a professional news environment, preparing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The Von Fellow is expected to be a self-starter who can manage their time, find news story ideas and follow through with assignments/meet deadlines. We greatly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

05/06/2024

Union Marketing is hiring! Gain copywriting and social media experience in an agency-like environment that is located on-campus and flexible with your academic and extra curricular schedule. Applicants should be familiar with AP Style, basic grammar and proofreading. DM for more information or any questions you may have :)

05/06/2024

WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee is hiring a student employee to be a digital producer
WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR is committed to bringing the people of southeastern Wisconsin in-depth news, thoughtful conversations and smart entertainment.
Member-supported WUWM is licensed to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and is
operated by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Letters and Science.
The digital producer will work closely with our digital team, reporters and producers to create and edit multimedia content for our website and social media. This person will also work onwebsite maintenance projects. Details:• Up to 25 hours a week, with possibility for more hours in the summer• Pays $14.50 an hour
• Employment runs until Dec. 31, 2024• Hybrid position, must be able to work from office in downtown Milwaukee when neededDuties:
- Primary:o Create social media posts.
o WritedigitalLakeEffectandweb-firstnewsstories.o Create web posts using our CMS by incorporating copy, visuals (photos, graphics, data visualization, video) and other elements to tell stories online.
o Assist with updating functionality of WUWM.COM.
o ComplywithWUWM’sethicalandjournalisticstandards.
- Secondary:
o Workcloselywithreportersandproducerstoenhancetheirdigitalpieces.

o Serveasphotographerforreportersandproducers.
o Pull and/or build WUWM partner content, NPR, AP and other stories on
WUWM.COM.
o Editdigitalstories.o Serveasadigitaladvocateatthestation. o Assistwithstationengagementefforts.
o Performotheractivitiesasassigned.Qualifications:• Must be a current UWM student.• Experience using and creating content for Instagram and Facebook.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience building digital content for a website.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently to reach deadlines.• Able to work independently and collaborate with others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn.Preference:
• Junior, senior or graduate student.To apply: Email resume and cover letter to Michelle Maternowski, WUWM’s digital manager, at
[email protected] by May, 17, 2024. Questions? Email [email protected]

02/07/2024

Mueller Communications is offering a full-time paid internship ($15/hour) and $2,000 scholarship for this summer. The Barkin McKeithan Scholarship intern will spend the summer gaining real-world experience to help them accelerate to the next phase of their career.
This position is open to students entering their junior and senior years in the fall, and are either from Wisconsin or attend a Wisconsin college or university. We welcome students that have design/creative, marketing and communications skills.
The application form and instructions are on our website https://www.muellercommunications.com/barkin-mckeithan-scholarship. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 5.