About the role#
The Greensboro News & Record is hiring a student journalist or recent graduate for a 10-week paid internship during the summer of 2027. You will work alongside professional journalists in the newsroom and receive training on developing sources, building a digital audience, and pitching stories. This position offers the opportunity to produce work for both digital and print platforms while gaining experience in a newsroom environment.
What you'll do#
- Produce content for digital and print platforms.
- Find and pitch stories about diverse communities.
- Juggle multiple assignments and work across multimedia storytelling formats.
- Collaborate with professional journalists to develop your skills.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in college or status as a recent college graduate with a major in Journalism or Communications.
- Completion of at least one previous internship in a media market or comparable work for a college news outlet.
- A valid driver's license and your own transportation for travel to assignments.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
- A cover letter, a resume detailing relevant journalism experience, and links to five examples of published journalism work.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- Compensation is $20 per hour.
About Lee Enterprises
Lee Enterprises is a newspaper publishing company based in Davenport, Iowa. Founded in 1890, the organization operates daily newspapers and nearly 350 weekly or specialty publications. It provides local news and advertising services to 72 markets across 25 states. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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