AccuWeather’s Digital Team is seeking an Editorial Intern for Summer 2026. Join us in a hands-on newsroom role where you'll help shape daily weather coverage for AccuWeather.com. You’ll collaborate closely with editors and meteorologists to pitch compelling story ideas, research developing weather events, and write digital-first articles that inform and engage our audience. This role offers the opportunity to build real-world newsroom experience, sharpen your writing skills, and learn how data, SEO, and emerging AI tools support modern digital publishing. You’ll also assist with sourcing and clearing user-generated content to help bring impactful weather stories to life across platforms.
This paid internship spans 5 months and requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. Morning and daytime availability is preferred, though some evening hours may be accommodated.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Finding and gathering information to pitch timely, weather-related story ideas for AccuWeather.com.
● Writing multiple digital stories per month for publication on AccuWeather.com.
● Conducting source gathering and research to support accurate, compelling weather coverage.
● Using ChatGPT and other AI tools to edit content, test prompts, and optimize stories for digital platforms.
● Sourcing and clearing user-generated content for use in articles and on social platforms.
● Collaborating with editors, meteorologists, and the social team to align coverage across platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Pursuing a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Meteorology or a related field that requires experience in writing and research.
● Strong writing, editing, and research skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
● Interest in weather, climate, and science-based storytelling.
● Basic understanding of SEO and digital publishing best practices is a plus.
● Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
● Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
ABOUT ACCUWEATHER
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.