Editorial Intern, MSP

MSP Communications; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MSP Communications offers a paid internship in Minneapolis with a hybrid schedule and 20–25 hours per week. You will fact-check, conduct research, manage the online events calendar, and write/edit for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design, and mspmag.com.

Interns gain hands-on experience in both print and digital publishing, with two cycles: winter/spring and summer/fall. Residency in MN and own cell phone/internet access required; laptop provided for the duration.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be pursuing or have graduated with an English/journalism/communications major or minor.
• Eagerness, a willingness to learn, and an interest in magazines is a must.
• Experience at a student publication and/or other publications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fact check for magazine and digital content.
• Conduct research for features and online stories.
• Manage MSP online events calendar.
• Write and edit for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design, and mspmag.com.

Skills

Fact checking

Research

Editing

Writing

Event calendar management

Education

English / journalism / communications major or minor

Job description

The paid position ($17.02/hour) is 20–25 hours per week and involves fact checking; participating in research projects; managing our online events calendar; and writing and editing for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine , Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design , and mspmag.com. Interns finesse research and reporting/editing skills and get an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication and daily website and newsletter. We want our interns to leave the internship program with an understanding of both print and digital publishing platforms, which is crucial in today’s job market.

Start Dates: We typically offer two internship programs—winter/spring (January through June) and summer/fall (June through January). Note: We do not offer summer-only internships. The positions are hybrid, with at least one day in the office each week (candidates must reside in MN). You must be able to use your own cell phone and access to internet for the position. We will provide you with a laptop for the internship’s duration.

Qualifications

Requirements: Candidate must be pursuing or have graduated with an English/journalism/communications major or minor, or have related experience. Eagerness, a willingness to learn, and an interest in magazines is a must. Experience at a student publication and/or other publications is preferred.

Deadline: The deadline for the winter/spring 2027 internship application is November 16, 2026. The deadline for summer/fall 2027 will be in mid-April. Please indicate which timeframe you wish to be considered for in your application.

MSP Communications is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.