Lancaster Summer Journalism Intern — Paid + Housing

Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing provided

In-person internship

Job summary

LNP Media Group is seeking motivated journalism interns for Summer 2027 in Lancaster County. This paid, 12-week internship provides hands-on newsroom experience, with opportunities in news, features, or sports, reporting, editing and storytelling under experienced editors.

Interns will gain exposure to deadlines in a fast-paced, local newsroom and may work evenings or weekends. Housing is provided; in-person internship; $15/hour.

Qualifications

• Current college student, recent graduate or emerging journalist seeking professional newsroom experience.

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.

Skills

Journalism

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interviews

Job description

LNP Media Group is seeking motivated journalism interns for Summer 2027 in Lancaster County. This paid, 12-week internship provides hands-on newsroom experience, with opportunities in news, features, or sports, reporting, editing and storytelling under experienced editors.

Interns will gain exposure to deadlines in a fast-paced, local newsroom and may work evenings or weekends. Housing is provided; in-person internship; $15/hour.