Visual Producer Internship – Summer 2027

The Minnesota Star Tribune; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Minnesota Star Tribune is offering a 10-week summer visual producer internship at our Minneapolis headquarters. We select talented college juniors, seniors and graduate students with a strong news sense and visual acumen; interns are paid $850 a week and may apply for apprentice positions after the internship.

Candidates should have experience in still photography/video editing, strong organization and time management, and familiarity with social media for news gathering and distribution.

Formación

• Experience in still photography and video editing.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with social media for news gathering and distribution.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and audio editing software.

Responsabilidades

• Produce daily news, sports and features galleries.
• Coordinate assignments and longer-term projects for the photo/video staff.
• Promote content on social media across platforms.
• Generate story ideas the photo/video staff can pursue.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Conocimientos

Visual sense

Photo/video editing

Time management

Organization

Educación

College student status

Herramientas

Photoshop

Photo Mechanic

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Audio editing software

Descripción del empleo

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 159-year legacy. With eight Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Internship Details

We offer a 10-week summer visual producer internship at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students with a strong news sense and visual acumen. We expect our interns to come to us with skill and leave with polish and invaluable experience from a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $850 a week. Interns may be able to apply for any available apprentice positions at the completion of their internship.

Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed and support that goal.

Responsibilities

• produce daily news, sports and features galleries
• work closely with the picture editors and photographers to coordinate assignments and longer-term projects for the photo/video staff
• help promote content on social media, across all platforms
• generate story ideas the photo/video staff can pursue
• conduct themselves in a professional manner.

All candidates must have some still photography/video editing experience, and a strong sense of organization and time management. While we welcome photographers to the department, the internship will be in daily photo editing and department production assistance. We expect a familiarity with all forms of social media for newsgathering and distribution.

Qualifications

We select talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students. Candidates for the position should show a strong, developing visual sense for still images and video. Knowledge of audio production is an advantage.

Candidates should be well-versed with Photoshop and Photo Mechanic. Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and audio editing software is a plus.

Top candidates can demonstrate they’re ready to make the most of this opportunity. The term will be early June to early August.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Hourly Compensation

This internship is paid at $21.25/hour

More About The Minnesota Star Tribune

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.
• Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

2025 award winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 recognition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.