Chicago Public Media Welcomes Three Fall Interns
The media group adds new talent to the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ newsrooms for the fall 2026 term.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Internships
Chicago Public Media has hired three interns to support its local news operations during the fall 2026 term. These incoming professionals are assigned to work across the WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times newsrooms.
Why it matters
The program brings new contributors into the local media ecosystem to support audio and news production. These internships provide hands-on training for early-career journalists in a professional news environment.
Chicago Public Media has brought on 3 interns for the fall 2026 cycle. The program total represents the current intake compared to previous seasonal hiring periods.
The players
Chicago Public Media
This nonprofit organization serves as the parent entity for WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times.
Eleanor Song
She is an intern for WBEZ talk shows who holds a B.A. in journalism.
Jasmine Kim
She is a college senior serving as the intern for the WBEZ Curious City program.
Misha Manjuran Oberoi
She is a college senior working as an intern on the Chicago Sun-Times news desk.
The details
The interns are integrated into teams focused on audio, communities, and general news reporting. Eleanor Song, Jasmine Kim, and Misha Manjuran Oberoi will serve their terms through early winter 2026.
Timeline
The internship period begins in fall 2026.
The internship period concludes in early winter 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion of these local media roles reflects the ongoing industry commitment to formalizing training pipelines for young journalists. This structure positions the organization to maintain a pipeline of skilled reporters in the competitive Chicago media market.
Readers can expect to see new bylines and voices contributing to local news reporting and audio programming throughout the city. These interns help ensure that community coverage continues to reach Chicago audiences during the busy fall season.
The takeaway
These internships serve as a critical bridge between academic preparation and professional news production for early-career journalists. Aspiring writers and reporters should look for similar seasonal programs to gain essential experience in established newsrooms.
Further reading
For more information on professional opportunities, visit the Chicago Internships page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
