2026 Summer Internship, The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

USA TODAY Co. • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal/lubbockonline.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a Summer Intern to participate in our Internship Program.
This paid internship program gives college students an opportunity to work in the newsroom during the summer. We’re seeking students who are looking for a professional-level experience and have the initiative, skills and judgment to excel at it.

Requirements

• Degree-seeking student currently enrolled in a journalism program at a college or university.
• Strong command of AP writing, spelling, grammar, and style.
• Solid fact checking and reporting skills.
• Candidates should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.
• Open to new ideas, new experiences and learning on the job.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Technical skills (will vary depending on the assignment).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Tackle daily assignments that could include breaking news reporting, community news, features or sports reporting, writing, copy editing, online production assignments, social media, research, and fact checking, database work, investigative work, audio and video editing and visual journalism.
• Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news stories, although not necessarily at the skills level of a spot-news reporter.
• Interview subjects in person, over the telephone or via computer terminals, and in writing.
• Travel quickly to wherever the news occurs or is being disseminated.
• Research written materials, graphic and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings.
• Quickly and accurately report information, either orally or electronically, for publication.
• Help in the production of photographs and graphics that would be helpful in supporting stories.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed