Work at WGLT

WGLT and The Vidette are partner media organizations located on the Illinois State University campus. The Vidette is the student voice of ISU, run by the students themselves. WGLT, part of the NPR Network, gives students an opportunity to learn alongside professional full-time journalists. Both are a training ground for future media professionals.

WGLT audio production intern Rosalie Truback at work in Studio A.

Get started

Come work at WGLT! Your first step is completing this interest form. WGLT accepts new interest forms at any time.

Some of our students start by working at The Vidette. As you gain experience, you can earn academic credit, pay, and increased responsibility within the student-run Vidette. Learn how you can work at The Vidette.

Which students can work at WGLT?

Any ISU student, from any major. Your ability to earn academic credit may vary depending on your major and path to graduation. Internship tracks include:

Reporting
Audio production
On-air announcing
Photography and videography
Digital and social media
Development (events and fundraising)

Are you a college student who doesn’t attend ISU? Fill out this interest form to learn about internship opportunities at WGLT.

Professional employment opportunities

All full-time professional staff positions at WGLT are employees of Illinois State University, an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

Open professional positions are posted at the Illinois State University job site.