Summer 2027 Business Reporter Internship

The Seattle Times; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Public transit subsidy

Complimentary Seattle Times订阅

Job summary

The Seattle Times invites students to join its paid summer internship program, offering 10 weeks of hands-on training in journalism alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning staff. You will work on real assignments, gain newsroom experience, and be paid for your contributions.

Responsibilities include reporting, writing, collaborating on projects, and building diverse sources while learning essential newsroom tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior college student (or graduating senior) for four-year programs.
• Journalism major or demonstrated commitment to print/online journalism and social media.
• Strong reporting, writing and multimedia skills helpful for newsroom projects.
• Internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and writing a range of stories from breaking news to enterprise.
• Collaborating with reporters and interns on newsroom projects.
• Cultivating sources reflecting community diversity.
• Learning newsroom tools and platforms for daily work.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Multimedia skills

Social media skills

Digital literacy

Education

College student (sophomore/junior/senior)

Pursuing journalism major

Tools

Social media platforms

Photo/Video editing basics

Job description

Every year, The Seattle Times offers a series of paid summer internships to outstanding students eager to build a career in journalism. For 10 weeks, our interns have the privilege to work closely with members of our Pulitzer Prize-winning staff members on a variety of real-world assignments as employees of our established, renowned metropolitan newspaper and website. Next summer, you could be paid to train in your chosen profession at the Northwest’s leading daily news media organization.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting and writing a range of stories from breaking news to enterprise.
• Collaborating with other reporters and interns on newsroom-wide reporting projects.
• Cultivating sources that reflect the diversity of our communities.
• Learning the tools and platforms required to work effectively in the newsroom.

Qualifications

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications listed, you may still be a candidate for this position. We encourage you to showcase any additional skills and unique experience as it relates to the role and its objectives.Strong preference is given to those applicants who specifically demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms.

• Applicants must be Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors (including graduating Seniors) attending a four-year college or university, or graduate students.
• Applicants must be journalism majors or have a demonstrated commitment to print or online journalism, possess social media skills, and be digitally astute.
• Internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.
• Applicants should have strong reporting, writing and multimedia skills.

Compensation:

The pay for this position is $21.30 per hour.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Public transit subsidy
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription

Please do not follow up about your application. We will notify all applicants about our decision after the deadline, which may take up to six weeks. For application assistance only, send questions to [e-mail]. Requests for updates will not be answered.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media... with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.