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 CNN to Instagram 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.
Work for media heavyweights
We work with you to match your interests to your site, from award-winning newspapers to cutting-edge digital publications.
Sample recent Journalism Residency locations
Some Medill undergraduate students worked at Instagram for their Journalism Residency. The JR program pairs students with major media outlets and companies, where they spend a quarter with the organization.