About the role#
The Seattle Times offers a 10-week paid summer internship for students interested in a career in journalism. You will work alongside our staff on real-world assignments for our newspaper and website. This role is a full-time, on-site position based in Seattle.
What you'll do#
- Create maps, charts, and illustrations for news, features, business, and sports coverage.
- Generate ideas for visual stories.
- Talk regularly with your supervisor, editors, and other graphic artists to learn from their feedback.
- Meet deadlines set by the graphics team.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at a four-year college or university.
- You are a journalism major or have a proven commitment to print or online journalism.
- You have experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- You possess strong skills in data visualization, drawing, mapping, and design.
- You are digitally astute and have social media skills.
- Previous internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $21.30 per hour
- Benefits: This position includes paid holidays, a public transit subsidy, an employee assistance program, and a complimentary subscription to The Seattle Times.
About The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times is a news media company based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1896, it operates as a privately held organization. The company produces journalism across print, online, and mobile formats. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Content covers topics such as sports, health, travel, and investigative reporting.
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