Journalism Residency

Put what you've learned into practice during the Journalism Residency program, where you will work alongside professional journalists for one quarter at one of Medill's numerous media partners, giving you the real-world experience to propel your career.

Learn by doing

In the Journalism Residency program, you can immerse yourself in a media outlet in Chicago, across the country or around the world. Medill's priority is always the health and safety of our students so we may make adjustments to planned travel based on guidance from Northwestern's Office of Global Safety and Security.

You'll report, write and produce content on multiple media platforms for companies that range from Popular Science to Discover to si.com. Or, practice your new skills at public relations and marketing companies. Wherever you go, you'll develop new skills, test old ones, sharpen research tactics, explore new communication methods and build your confidence working under deadline pressure.

But you won't be alone. A faculty mentor will work with you to ensure your time in the program results in development of your career. Medill also ensures that if you need aid, grants are available to help make sure your Journalism Residency isn't a financial burden.

Medill's Journalism Residency program is optional for undergraduate students.

Work for media heavyweights

We work with you to match your interests to your site, from award-winning newspapers to cutting-edge digital publications.

Medill Illinois News Bureau

Another option for students completing their JR in the spring is the Medill Illinois News Bureau that puts students at the heart of state government in Springfield, Ill. Stories written by students are published by Capitol News Illinois and distributed to hundreds of outlets in the region.