Summer 2027 Copy Editing Internship

seattletimes; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Public transit subsidy

Complimentary Seattle Times subscribe

Job summary

The Seattle Times offers a 10-week paid summer internship for aspiring journalists to train with our Pulitzer Prize–winning staff on real assignments. As an intern you will copy edit stories for web and print, craft headlines for multiple platforms, and help produce digital alerts and email newsletters, working across teams to ensure accuracy and quality.

The program emphasizes diversity and inclusivity; finalists take a copy-editing test, and interns enjoy benefits including a Seattle Times

Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors at a four-year college or university, or graduate students.
• Journalism majors or demonstrated commitment to print and online journalism.
• Internship experience at other news organizations preferred.
• Strong language skills and editing experience on multiple platforms.
• Basic grasp of AP style.
• Willingness to work on nights and weekends.
• Finalists will be required to take a copy-editing test.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit stories for web and print publication, write headlines customized for multiple platforms, and help produce digital news alerts and email newsletters.
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with teams across the newsroom to maintain high-quality content that serves readers.
• Uphold standards of accuracy, ethics, fairness, taste and inclusivity.

Skills

Copy editing

Editing across platforms

AP style

Newsroom collaboration

Digital literacy

Nights/weekends availability

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior at a four-year college or university or graduate student

Journalism major or demonstrated commitment to journalism

Internship experience preferred

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

• Copy edit stories for web and print publication, write headlines customized for multiple platforms, and help produce digital news alerts and email newsletters.
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with teams across the newsroom to maintain high-quality content that serves readers.
• Uphold standards of accuracy, ethics, fairness, taste and inclusivity.

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 and online journalism, and be digitally astute.
• Internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.
• Applicants must have strong language skills and some editing experience on multiple platforms.
• Applicants should have a basic grasp of AP style.
• Willingness to work on nights and weekends.
• Finalists will be required to take a copy-editing test.

Compensation

The pay for this position is $21.30 per hour.

Benefits

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

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.

Accommodation Availability

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.