Paid Newsroom Intern: Local Reporting & Storytelling

VIRGINIA PRESS ASSN; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

401K retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A local news organization in Richmond is offering a paid internship for journalism students in summer 2026. Interns will work in the newsroom, collaborating on assignments in news reporting, sports journalism, and visual journalism. Applicants should be degree-seeking with prior journalism experience. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment, while enjoying a competitive wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one previous internship or comparable work at a college news outlet is preferred.
• Students must have journalism experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editors and journalists on various assignments.
• Participate in a 10-week internship program focusing on local news.

Skills

Motivated and passionate

News reporting

Sports journalism

Visual journalism

Editing

Education

Degree-seeking program in journalism

Job description

A local news organization in Richmond is offering a paid internship for journalism students in summer 2026. Interns will work in the newsroom, collaborating on assignments in news reporting, sports journalism, and visual journalism. Applicants should be degree-seeking with prior journalism experience. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment, while enjoying a competitive wage and benefits.