Editorial Internship: Spring 2027 — Paid + Housing

LNP Media Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Job summary

LNP Media Group, publisher of LNP and LancasterOnline, is seeking motivated journalism interns to join our editorial team for Spring 2027. This paid, 12-week internship provides hands‑on experience in a professional newsroom serving Lancaster County and offers opportunities to develop reporting, writing, interviewing and storytelling skills.

Spring 2027 interns may work with our news, features or sports teams, based on interests and newsroom needs.

Qualifications

• Current college student, recent graduate or emerging journalist seeking professional newsroom experience.
• Demonstrated interest in journalism, reporting, writing or related communications work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct interviews and interact professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to accept feedback and incorporate editing and coaching into work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities or breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Report, research and write accurate, engaging stories for LNP and LancasterOnline.
• Conduct interviews with community members, public officials, business leaders and other sources.
• Cover breaking news, community events, government meetings, sporting events and other assignments as directed.
• Develop feature stories and enterprise reporting ideas relevant to Lancaster County readers.
• Gather and verify information from multiple sources while maintaining high standards for accuracy.
• Work with editors to revise and strengthen stories for publication.
• Develop story pitches and contribute ideas during newsroom discussions and planning.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Develop familiarity with digital journalism, including writing and editing content for online audiences.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, photographers and other members of the editorial team.
• Follow LNP Media Group's journalistic standards, ethics, policies and professional expectations.
• Participate in newsroom meetings, coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other editorial and reporting duties as assigned.

Job description

LNP Media Group, publisher of LNP and LancasterOnline, is seeking motivated journalism interns to join our editorial team for Spring 2027. This paid, 12-week internship provides hands‑on experience in a professional newsroom serving Lancaster County and offers opportunities to develop reporting, writing, interviewing and storytelling skills.

Spring 2027 interns may work with our news, features or sports teams, based on interests and newsroom needs.