Newsroom Intern

Clay Today; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Newsroom training

Job summary

The Oregonian/OregonLive is now accepting applications for winter, summer and fall internships in 2027. Interns will contribute to fast-paced breaking news reports and work on impactful projects under editors' guidance, across news, features, sports and visuals.

Successful applicants typically have completed at least two years of college coursework and may have prior internship, college media or freelancing experience. A mentorship is provided with newsroom training to expand skills.

Qualifications

• Interns should have completed at least two years of college coursework and may have prior internship, college media or freelancing experience.
• Internships span news, features, sports and visuals departments.
• Candidates should show talent, passion for journalism and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to fast-paced breaking news reports under guidance of editors.
• Work on impactful and enterprising projects across departments.
• Learn through mentoring and newsroom training to expand skills.

Skills

Journalism

Editing

Research

Education

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

The Oregonian/OregonLive is now accepting applications for winter, summer and fall internships in 2027.

The pay rate for this position is $20 per hour.

Interns in The Oregonian/OregonLive’s award-winning newsroom will contribute to fast-paced breaking news reports and have the opportunity to work on impactful and enterprising projects, all under the guidance of skilled and experienced editors. We offer internships across the news, features, sports and visuals departments.

Successful applicants will demonstrate their talent and passion for informative, accurate and engaging journalism. We are primarily looking for students who have completed at least two years of college courses and have prior internship, college media or professional freelancing experience, though we encourage anyone with relevant experience and skills to apply.

We’re committed to providing a learning environment for emerging journalists. Each intern is paired with an experienced mentor and has access to newsroom training to expand their skills.

Internship Schedule

• Winter – starting in January
• Summer – starting in May or June
• Fall – starting in August or September

Interns must make their own housing arrangements.

This position requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events. Company vehicles may be available for work-related travel, though many interns prefer to bring their own vehicle to experience Oregon in their free time.

Applications for all 2027 internships are accepted now through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on October 26, 2026.

We expect to extend offers in December.

Please send any questions to [e-mail] with “Internship” in the subject line.