About the role#
The Minnesota Star Tribune is hiring for a Food & Culture Reporting Internship for the summer of 2027. This is a 10-week, full-time, paid position based in our Minneapolis newsroom. You will work alongside editors, photographers, and other reporters to produce substantive news stories covering arts, entertainment, restaurants, and food.
What you'll do#
- Develop your own story ideas.
- Execute assigned reporting tasks.
- Collaborate with the news team to produce daily news and enterprise stories.
- Work regularly from our office.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a college junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure.
- Flexibility in a newsroom environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in web research tools and publishing software like InCopy is preferred.
- Majors in Journalism or Communications.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $21.25 per hour ($850 per week).
- Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About The Minnesota Star Tribune
The Minnesota Star Tribune is a media production company based in Minneapolis. Founded in 1867, it operates as a privately held organization. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The company focuses on news gathering, investigative journalism, and publishing.
How to get in at The Minnesota Star Tribune
Applying early to The Minnesota Star Tribune gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can submit your materials among the first. Getting your application in before the pile grows is a practical way to ensure your resume receives attention. You can also improve your response rates by reaching out to the hiring team directly. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind specific roles at the company, allowing you to ask relevant questions or request a referral. This direct approach often helps you stand out more effectively than submitting through a standard queue.
