About the role#
The Seattle Times offers a 10-week summer internship for students pursuing a career in journalism. You will work alongside our staff on real-world assignments. This is a paid, full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Pitch and handle daily reporting assignments, including breaking news, trending topics, and enterprise stories.
- Identify and interview news sources.
- Report information quickly and accurately for digital and print production.
- Collaborate with the Photos and Graphics teams to support your stories.
- Participate in brainstorming and story-pitch sessions.
- Travel as needed for news coverage.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student at a four-year college or university.
- Majors in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or English.
- Strong reporting, writing, and multimedia skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to journalism.
- Social media skills and digital literacy.
- A personal vehicle available for the duration of the internship.
- An understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms.
- Previous internship experience at other news organizations is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027
- Compensation: $21.30 per hour
- Benefits: Employee assistance program, paid holidays, public transit subsidy, and a complimentary Seattle Times subscription.
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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