Daily Desk Student Intern, Summer 2027 (Remote)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Athletic offers a Leon H. Carter newsroom internship, a 12-week program running from June 2027 to August 2027 that can be undertaken remotely or based in New York City.

Interns are embedded on the Daily Desk, gaining experience as both editors and reporters with six weeks focused on editing and six on reporting and writing, while connecting with editors and reporters across sports.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students, with all undergraduates and postgraduates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work a 30 to 40 hour work week.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Deep knowledge of and a passion for sports.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily meetings with Daily Desk editors.
• Edit stories filed by different sports verticals and ask questions as needed.
• Generate story ideas during the reporting portion of the internship.
• Work writing shifts focused on breaking news and react quickly as a reporter and editor.
• Work night and weekend shifts as expected.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Adaptability

Editing & reporting interest

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

About the Role

The Athletic is accepting applications for its Leon H. Carter newsroom internship, a 12-week program running from June 2027 to August 2027 that can be undertaken remotely or based in New York City. The intern is embedded on the Daily Desk team, which interacts with every aspect of the newsroom, and is expected to gain experience as both an editor and a reporter, with six weeks focused on editing and the other half focused on reporting and writing. The intern has the chance to connect with editors and reporters beyond the Daily Desk, get involved in coverage of all sports and establish relationships throughout The Athletic.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend daily meetings with Daily Desk editors.
• Edit stories filed by different sports verticals, asking questions of reporters and vertical editors as necessary.
• Generate story ideas off the news during the reporting portion of the internship.
• Work writing shifts focused on breaking news and react quickly when news happens, both as a reporter and as an editor.
• Work night and weekend shifts as expected.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students, with all undergraduates and postgraduates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work a 30 to 40 hour work week.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments where needs and priorities can change quickly.
• Deep knowledge of and a passion for sports.

Preferred Skills

• Ideally in the junior or senior year of undergraduate study.
• Previous newsroom internship experience is a plus.

Workplace

• Remote internship that requires some travel to New York City.
• Candidates based in New York City have the option of working on-site in the New York office.

Salary

$25.00 USD per hour

Benefits & Perks

• For roles in the U.S., dependent on the role, candidates may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The Application Process

Applications are made by submitting a resume, an essay, two letters of recommendation and a portfolio of relevant samples. Candidates are asked to submit their own work and not to use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

1. 1. Submit a resume.
2. 2. Submit an essay between 500 and 700 words explaining why you should be considered for the internship, including but not limited to your main area of interest — Editing or Writing.
3. 3. Submit 2 letters of recommendation, which can be added directly to the application or emailed.
4. 4. Submit a portfolio of at least 5 relevant samples showcasing strong Editing or Writing skills.