Spring Photojournalism Fellowship - Paid, Hands-On, 19 Weeks

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Camera gear supplied

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a college student or recent graduate with talent for video and photojournalism to join our award-winning visuals staff for a spring fellowship. The fellow will work 40 hours per week, covering a full range of assignments — including news, sports and features — with an equal focus on stills and video (including social video).

There will also be opportunities to work on long-term projects, photo pages and documentary videos.

Qualifications

Recent graduates and college juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in a journalism or related degree program as of Nov. 1, 2026, are eligible.
Experience in a previous newspaper journalism internship and/or at a college newspaper is required.
Must be committed to a career in news journalism; reliable transportation and housing arrangements required.
Night and weekend shifts will be required.

Responsibilities

Fellow will work 40 hours per week across news, sports and features, with equal focus on stills and video.
Opportunities to work on long-term projects, photo pages, and documentary videos.
Coverage may include social video and Indy 500-related assignments.