2027 Summer Intern, Product & Technology

About the Role

This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give students real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry. The program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027.

Internship Experience

As part of America’s Connectivity Company®, you’ll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide. Throughout the summer, you’ll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills, and have opportunities to:

• Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment.
• Build connections with team members and senior leaders.
• Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support, and career advice.

What You Can Expect In This Role

As a Spectrum intern, you’ll spend the summer working alongside your respective department and your intern cohort. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to internship experiences, including a kickoff conference, professional development sessions, networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects, and final presentations.

Internship Responsibilities May Include

Spectrum News’s Product and Technology teams support our network of local news stations across the U.S. They innovate and support cutting-edge platforms to elevate journalism and reach audiences.

• The Future of News Production: Learn about the tools and tech used to produce newscasts, such as newsroom content systems, media archives, VR/AR, and graphics.
• Cutting-Edge Product Development: Gain insight into developing and iterating on products like our mobile app, connected TV apps, and news websites.
• Critical Safety and Maintenance: Learn about troubleshooting issues in real time and enforcing cybersecurity to keep the network of news stations safe and operating smoothly.
• Innovation Across Spectrum: Get a window into software engineering, product design, and tech innovations across the larger Spectrum organization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be a rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor’s degree.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater.
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university:
• Information Technology
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Engineering Technology Management
• Information Science
• Journalism
• Familiarity with technology platforms and digital products (Preferred).
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and product lifecycle (Preferred).
• Knowledge of mobile applications, websites or digital media platforms (Preferred).
• Interest in media technology (Preferred).