Opinion-Editorial Producer Internship Summer 2026

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. Together we are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people ideas and stories that strengthen our communities. Were seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our states most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence we want to hear from you.

The Minnesota Star Tribune is offering a 10-week summer internship on its Opinion-Editorial team at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented driven college seniors and graduate students who have experience in opinion writing at a news organization. We expect our interns to come to us with skill and leave with polish and invaluable experience from a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $850 a week. Interns may be able to apply for any available apprentice positions at the completion of their internship.

Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed and support that goal.

We expect our interns to:

be highly proficient writers
develop ideas for publication and work to research and write assignments we give them
work closely with editors and digital content producers
conduct themselves in a professional manner
work regularly from the Star Tribune office

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Researching and writing editorials in collaboration with the Editorial Board.
Researching and writing commentaries.
Copy editing including fact-checking opinion content.
Selecting and editing reader letters.

Qualifications:

We select talented driven college juniors seniors and graduate students. Excellent communication and writing skills flexibility and the ability to handle deadline pressure are all crucial in this job. We also value candidates who are proficient with web research tools social media tools and InCopy or similar publishing software. Skills working with data including analysis and building digital visualizations are a plus.

Top candidates can demonstrate theyre ready to make the most of this opportunity. The term will be early June to early August.

Your applicationwhich must be uploaded by Nov. 1 should include:

Five to 10 of your best published clips demonstrating your ability to report and write clear compelling stories on deadline.
A memo noting one thing you would change about the Star Tribune to better serve our readers and how your skills could facilitate such an improvement.
A resume detailing your journalism experience and three references including their titles phone numbers and email addresses
Two letters of recommendation. At least one of those letters should come from an editor whos seen you work in a professional environment on deadline. Please do not submit letters of reference from fellow student journalists.
Reference letters can be attached to your application or emailed to with your name in the subject line.

Questions Email Colleen Stoxen Deputy Managing Editor Please do not email your application; to apply upload here.

Hourly Compensation:

This internship will be paid at $21.25/hour.

More about the Minnesota Star Tribune:

At the Minnesota Star Tribune we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to their happiness growth and well-being. Heres a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center collaborative center golf simulator and a rooftop patio.

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBAs inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Even if you dont meet every single requirement for this role we encourage you to apply. At the Minnesota Star Tribune we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Required Experience:

Intern