High School Sports Intern: Football Coverage & Multimedia

Hearst Magazines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a High School Sports Intern to join our SportsDay team for the fall season. You will report on high school football and other sports, producing daily updates and enterprise pieces while gaining exposure to college and professional athletics.

You'll cover events, write and post content, take mobile photos/videos, and engage audiences on social media, often working nights, weekends, and holidays to align with the news cycle.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• At least one previous internship in sports media.
• Strong news judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle fast-paced coverage.

Responsibilities

• Cover high school football and volleyball games.
• Write weekly posts on teams, games and players to watch.
• Pitch and write features on high school sports.
• Take photos and videos using a phone at events.
• Maintain an active presence on social media.
• Cover college and professional events when needed.
• Work nights, weekends and occasional holidays as dictated by the news cycle.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

News judgment

Time management

Sports media experience

Job description

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a High School Sports Intern to join our SportsDay team for the fall season. You will report on high school football and other sports, producing daily updates and enterprise pieces while gaining exposure to college and professional athletics.

You'll cover events, write and post content, take mobile photos/videos, and engage audiences on social media, often working nights, weekends, and holidays to align with the news cycle.