News & Politics Reporting Internship Summer 2026
News & Politics Reporting Internship Summer 2026
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Job Description
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. 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 offers 10-week summer reporting internships at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented driven college seniors and graduate students who can cover breaking news as well as write enterprise stories. 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 reporting interns to:
- develop their own story ideas and to run hard at the assignments we give them
- work closely with editors photographers and other reporters to provide substantive news stories
- have a valid drivers license
- be highly proficient writers
- conduct themselves in a professional manner
- work regularly from the Star Tribune office
Qualifications:
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 Star Tribune:
- At the Star Tribune we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We go above and beyond to ensure their happiness growth and overall well-being. Here is a glimpse into the exceptional benefits we offer:
- Modern downtown office with a free fitness center and rooftop patio.
- Selected in 2023 to Diversity MBAs inaugural list of Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Minnesota Star Tribune does not discriminate based on race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices educational programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
