About the role#
The South Florida Sun Sentinel is offering two 10-week summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students. These positions focus on various disciplines including news, features, data reporting, sports, and photo or visual journalism. Staff needs and your specific skills will determine the final focus of the role.
What you'll do#
- Research, report, and write articles for SunSentinel.com and the newspaper.
- Shoot photos and video for the website, social media channels, and the newspaper.
- Brainstorm ideas and pitch content to editorial teams across metro news, features, entertainment, photo, or sports.
- Assist with creating and editing articles, social media posts, and other written or visual materials.
- Drive to work assignments, training sessions, and meetings as needed.
- Transport yourself between different sites.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university, or status as a recent graduate.
- Completion of foundational college journalism coursework.
- Professional experience through a previous internship or freelance work is strongly preferred, though campus media experience will be considered.
- Personal photography equipment if applying for a photo role.
- Ability to secure local housing for the duration of the internship.
- A valid driver license and reliable transportation.
- Availability for shift work, which may include hours outside of normal business operations.
- Willingness to submit to and pass required pre-employment background checks and a motor vehicle record check.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
- You must reside in the local area for the duration of the 10-week program.
- This is a paid, on-site, part-time position for the Summer 2027 term.
About Tribune Publishing Company
Tribune Publishing Company operates as a media organization based in Chicago. It manages local media businesses across eight markets, including the Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and the Orlando Sentinel. The company also oversees national and international brands like Tribune Content Agency. It provides services in digital media, technology, reporting, and sales.
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