Spectrum News Communications Internship — Summer 2026

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Spectrum News Communications Internship — Summer 2026

New York, NY
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

    At a Glance

    • You’re a motivated rising senior student with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university:
      • Communications
      • Public Relations
      • Journalism
      • English
      • Writing
    • This is a full-time, 10-week program designed to give you real-world experience working within the telecommunications industry in your field of choice.Internship program runs from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
    • In addition to the role-based projects you’ll work on, you’ll also participate in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and have access to a mentor.

    The Spectrum Internship Experience
    You’ll join one of our departments for the summer, where you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that give you insight into what it’s like to work at a leading connectivity company. You’ll have access to:

    • Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward-thinking business setting.
    • Build connections with our team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand what our business looks like and what it’s like to work here.
    • Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.

    What you can expect in this role

    As a Spectrum intern, you’ll spend the summer working alongside two teams — your respective department and your intern peer group. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on May 27th, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects, and final presentations.

    Internship responsibilities may include

    Put your writing, storytelling, and internal communications skills to work supporting corporate communications initiatives in New York City. This summer internship offers the opportunity to work alongside internal communications professionals to help inform, engage, and inspire employees. Interns contribute to meaningful projects, assist with internal messaging, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.

    • Draft and edit internal newsletters, company websites, interviews, and more
    • Produce internal events, such as town halls and product demos
    • Support internal communications campaigns and employee engagement initiatives
    • Research, pitch, and develop stories that highlight employee achievements, culture, and company initiatives
    • Contribute to 1–3 key communications projects, including research on best practices, over the course of the internship

    You’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate and internal communications, mentorship from communications professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to real communications initiatives that reach employees across the organization.

    Required qualifications

    • 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 in current program
    • Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
    • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

    Preferred qualifications

    • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects
    • Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment

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    A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

    The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

    Get to Know Us

    Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

    Grow Your Career Here

    We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

  • Industry
    Telecommunications
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    Spectrum Scholars launched in 2020 and awards $400,000 in scholarships to eligible college students.
  • About Us

    Spectrum’s connectivity products – Spectrum Internet, Mobile, streaming and linear Video, and Voice – seamlessly converge to power our customers' digital lives however, wherever and whenever they want. And with our first-of-its-kind Customer Commitment and 24/7 U.S.-based customer support, we put our customers first and are always available if they need us.