Remote Local News Intern: Fast-Paced Digital Coverage

The Dallas Morning News; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Local News Intern for Summer 2027 in Dallas. You will help lead local coverage, focusing on breaking news, trends, and community stories to engage readers across digital platforms.

Responsibilities include rapid reporting, multimedia support, and collaborating with editors to craft SEO-friendly stories. Ideal candidates are newsroom-savvy and enthusiastic about digital-first journalism.

Qualifications

• Good news judgment and accuracy in fast-paced reporting.
• Proficiency with digital content management tools.
• Using social media for newsgathering and audience development.
• Ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop.

Responsibilities

• Write quickly on local news topics.
• Use social media to develop story ideas and respond to audience.
• Build stories with links, tags, SEO, and web headlines.
• Work with editors to develop digital-friendly coverage.
• Assist with video and audio journalism as needed.

Skills

Social media savvy

SEO basics

CMS proficiency

Newsroom tools

Tools

Video/Audio tools

Job description

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Local News Intern for Summer 2027 in Dallas. You will help lead local coverage, focusing on breaking news, trends, and community stories to engage readers across digital platforms.

Responsibilities include rapid reporting, multimedia support, and collaborating with editors to craft SEO-friendly stories. Ideal candidates are newsroom-savvy and enthusiastic about digital-first journalism.