Summer 2027 Features Reporter Internship

The Seattle Times; Washington (District of Columbia); 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订

Job summary

The Seattle Times offers a paid summer internship for students eager to build a career in journalism. For 10 weeks, interns work with Pulitzer Prize-winning staff on real-world assignments at the Northwest’s leading daily newspaper and website.

Responsibilities include writing stories across beats, filing with editors, pitching originals, and meeting deadlines. Applicants should be journalism-focused, with social media skills and digital literacy; internship experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors (including graduating seniors) at a four-year college/university, or graduate students.
• Must be journalism majors or have demonstrated commitment to print or online journalism; social media skills and digital astuteness required.
• Internship experience at other news organizations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write interesting accurate, balanced and well-researched stories on a variety of beats under the Features umbrella, from Arts to Food, Culture and Outdoors.
• 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 and develop them for publication with your editor.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Multimedia

Social media

Digital literacy

Education

Journalism major

Four-year college student

Graduate students

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

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation

• The pay for this position is $22.14 per hour.

Benefits

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

Deadline

Deadline: submit your application package by Friday, October 30th, 2026at 4 p.m. PT.

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

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.