Ken Sherman & Associates– Spring 2026 Literary Agency Internship
Ken Sherman & Associates, a full-service, LA-based literary agency representing film, television, and book writers in both fiction and nonfiction with several Pulitzer-Prize-winning clients, is looking for a VIRTUAL intern to work from January to May. Interns will primarily write manuscript coverage, and in the process will get an entry-level look at the inner workings of the writing and production sides of film, television, theater, and literature. The deadline to apply is December 4, at 11:59 pm PST. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Handshake posting.
The Walt Disney Company– Spring 2026 WLS-TV (ABC7) News, Race & Culture Intern
ABC7/WLS-TV is the Midwest branch of the ABC television network, and has held the top position in local Midwest news since 1986. Their Race and Culture unit, launched in 2020, is seeking a highly creative intern with a strong sense of storytelling, visual design, and audience engagement. The position which spans from January to June, is PAID ($18/hour, 18hours/week) and IN-PERSON, based in Downtown Chicago. News, Race & Culture interns can expect to interview community members for on-air stories, brainstorm social media content, and represent ABC7 at community events. The deadline to apply is December 12, at 10:59pm. Applicants must include a portfolio of creative work, including social media. View the Handshake listing here.
Encyclopedia Britannica– Summer 2026 Editorial Intern
Encyclopedia Britannica is offering a Chicago-based, IN-PERSON editorial internship for Summer 2026 (June 8-August 14). The role will focus on writing new Britannica content, as well as revising existing content. Their ideal candidate will have strong writing and research skills and the ability to explain complex topics, particularly in the sciences, in an engaging and clear way to a global audience. The internship is PAID, and is part of the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Applications are due December 31. View the Handshake listing here.
Bucknell Center for Undergraduate Poets– Summer 2026 Session
Current sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates at US colleges are eligible to apply for the Bucknell Center for Undergraduate Poets, run by Bucknell University’s Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts. This one-week seminar program provides emerging poets with the time and space for reading, writing, and discussion and the opportunity to study with established poets. This summer’s session will run from June 7-June 14, 2026, and will feature two visiting faculty members: Airea D. Matthews and Chet’la Sebree. The program has twelve spaces, and no application fee; participants will receive a travel stipend and free lodging and meals. Applications are open through January 31, 2026. To view the application portal, visit this link.
NYU Study Abroad– Writers in Florence & Writers in Paris
NYU’s College of Arts and Sciences offers month-long summer writing retreats in Florence and Paris, open to any applicants currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Participants focus on one of three genres—Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Poetry—and attend daily workshops and craft seminars. Florence offers Fiction and Poetry, while Paris offers all three. The NYU course credit from these programs may be transferable to other institutions, based on the participant. The Paris program runs from June 22 to July 18, 2026, and the Florence program runs from May 25-June 20; housing and meals are included in the tuition for both. Applications are NOW OPEN, with a priority deadline of February 1, 2026.
NYU CAS will also run a virtual information session on December 5, 2:00-3:00pm EST; visit this link to register. They encourage interested students to join their mailing list here, and to direct questions to cas.summerabroad@nyu.edu. This page has more information on their application process.
Luminarts Cultural Foundation– Creative Writing Fellowship
The Creative Writing Fellowship, sponsored by the Luminarts Cultural Foundation, awards excellence in creative writing in the categories of poetry and/or prose, both fiction and nonfiction.
To be eligible for the Creative Writing Fellowship, applicants must: be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old on the date of applying; be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree program, conservatory, or other professional artist development program (not necessarily specific to the program for which they are applying); live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop. Applications are due February 1, 2026.
Allbritton Journalism Institute– 2026-2028 Reporting Fellowship
AJI is a nonprofit educational organization based in Washington, DC, that partners with NOTUS (News Of The United States) to train upcoming political journalists. This highly-competitive two-year fellowship selects 10 early-career journalists each year. Beginning in September 2026, this year’s cohort will participate in classroom training, learn on-the-job at NOTUS alongside veteran reporters, and receive an annual salary of $60,000. Applications for the 2026-2028 cohort are due February 18, 2026 at 11:59 EST. For the application guidelines, visit this portal.
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