Photo/Video Jounalist Internship – Summer 2027

Ultipro; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Downtown Office

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Minnesota Star Tribune invites applications for a summer visual internship at our Minneapolis headquarters. This paid internship focuses on still photography and video storytelling, with interns covering breaking news and enterprise stories using DSLR gear and editing software.

Selected college juniors, seniors and graduate students will develop a professional visual sense, shoot video, edit, and contribute to a major-market newsroom.

Qualifications

• Candidates should show a strong visual sense for still photography.
• Experience shooting video with a DSLR and dealing with lighting, as well as a video camera and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop their own story ideas and run with assignments.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Have at least one professional grade DSLR camera body plus lenses.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Still photography

Video shooting

Lighting knowledge

Video editing

Audio editing

Education

College student (juniors/seniors/graduate)

Tools

Photoshop

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

HTML

Video encoding

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 1, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• Headquarters
• 650 3rd Avenue S
• Suite 1300
• Minneapolis, MN 55488, USA
• On-site
• News
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: VISUA002591

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 a 10-week summer photography and video internship at our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. We select talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students who can cover breaking news, as well as 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 visual interns to:

• develop their own story ideas and to run hard at the assignments we give them
• have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• conduct themselves in a professional manner
• have at least one professional grade DSLR camera body, plus lenses.

Our newsroom requires visual journalists with more than one special area of expertise. Our visual intern must be able to handle assignments for still photography and for video storytelling.

All candidates must have still photography/video skills to cover a wide variety of events, in news, business, sports, features, and a demonstrated interest in creating innovative content that adds a dimension beyond the daily report for the newspaper, website and mobile platforms.

We expect a familiarity with all forms of social media for newsgathering and distribution.

Qualifications:

We select talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students. Candidates for the position should show a strong, developing visual sense for still photography. They should have experience shooting video with a DSLR and dealing with lighting, as well as a dedicated video camera and video editing skills. Knowledge of audio production is an advantage.

Candidates should also have knowledge of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and audio editing software. Familiarity with HTML and a solid understanding of video encoding techniques are a bonus.

Top candidates can demonstrate they’re ready to make the most of this opportunity. The term will be early June to early August.

Hourly Compensation:

This internship is 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]. Please do not email your application.