News & Politics Reporting Internship - Summer 2027

Ultipro; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Downtown Office

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellness & Work-Life Balance

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking dynamic journalism interns for the Minneapolis headquarters. Interns cover breaking news and enterprise stories, writing with polish and gaining experience in a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $21.25/hour and may apply for apprenticeships after the summer.

Ideal candidates are college juniors, seniors or grads with strong writing, web research, and digital visualization skills, willing to work from the Star Tribune office and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and writing skills, flexibility and the ability to handle deadline pressure are all crucial in this job.
• Proficient with web research tools, social media tools and InCopy or similar publishing software.
• Skills working with data, including analysis and building digital visualizations, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop own story ideas and pursue assignments with energy.
• Work closely with editors, photographers and other reporters to produce substantive news stories.
• Have a valid driver’s license and be willing to work regularly from the Star Tribune office.

Skills

Writing

News reporting

Data visualization

Web research

Social media

InCopy

Tools

Publishing software

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on October 1, 2026

Locations

• Headquarters
  650 3rd Avenue S
  Suite 1300
  Minneapolis, MN 55488, USA
• Hybrid
• News
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: NEWSP002584

Description

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 159-year legacy. With eight Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We're seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state's most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

We offer 10-week summer reporting internships at our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. We select talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students who can cover breaking news, as well as write enterprise stories. We expect our interns to come to us with skill and leave with polish and invaluable experience from a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $850 a week. Interns may be able to apply for any available apprenticeships at the completion of the summer.

Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed and support that goal.

We expect our reporting interns to:

• develop their own story ideas and to run hard at the assignments we give them
• work closely with editors, photographers and other reporters to provide substantive news stories
• have a valid driver's license
• be highly proficient writers
• work regularly from the Star Tribune office

Qualifications:

We select talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students. Excellent communication and writing skills, flexibility and the ability to handle deadline pressure are all crucial in this job. We also value candidates who are proficient with web research tools, social media tools and InCopy or similar publishing software. Skills working with data, including analysis and building digital visualizations, are a plus.

Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The internship typical runs early June to early August.

Hourly Compensation:

This internship will be paid at $21.25/hour

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.
• Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

2025 award winner of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 recognition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Questions? Email Maria Reeve, Executive Director, Culture and Careers, [e-mail].