Summer 2027 Features Internship

The Seattle Times; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Public transit subsidy

Complimentary Seattle Times subscriber

Job summary

The Seattle Times offers a paid 10-week summer internship for outstanding students eager to pursue journalism. Interns work closely with Pulitzer Prize-winning staff on real-world assignments at our metropolitan newspaper and website, gaining hands-on experience as part of our team.

Responsibilities include writing balanced stories across beats, meeting deadlines with editors, and conceiving pitches. Benefits include transit subsidy, holidays, EAP, and a complimentary Seattle Times subscription.

Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors or seniors in a four-year college or university.
• Majors in journalism or demonstrated commitment to print/online journalism; digital skills.
• Internship experience at other news organizations preferred.
• Strong reporting, writing and multimedia skills.
• Interest in arts & entertainment; travel/outdoors; food & drink; or lifestyle and culture.

Responsibilities

• Write accurate, balanced stories on Beats under the Features umbrella; act as regular staff and file a mix of breaking news and features.
• Meet deadlines and regularly communicate with your editor.
• Conceive and pitch original stories and develop them for publication.

Skills

Journalism

Social media skills

Multimedia

Education

Four-year college student

Journalism major

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:

• Write interesting accurate, balanced and well-researched stories on a variety of beats under the Features umbrella, from the Arts to Food, Culture and Outdoors. Our interns act as regular staff members, filing a mix of breaking news stories alongside in-depth reported features.
• Meet deadlines and regularly communicate with your direct editor.
• Conceive and pitch original stories that appeal to our audience and work with your editor to develop them for publication.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Applicants should have interest in and some specialized knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas: arts & entertainment; travel & outdoors; food & drink; and/or lifestyle and culture.

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.

Compensation:

The pay for this position is $22.14 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.

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.