2026 Summer Video Content Internship

USA TODAY Co. • Nashville, TN

16h

About The Position

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com
We’re looking for a creative, curious and platform‑native storyteller to join our team as a Video Content Intern. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, understands how to reach audiences where they are, and is excited to collaborate with journalists across the country.
The intern will help create, produce and publish short‑form video content across multiple social platforms, supporting key editorial and audience initiatives. You’ll work on a mix of coverage areas—including Autos, Home Improvement, and community‑driven storytelling that highlights teachers, athletes and other local voices—while partnering with reporters and editors in markets nationwide.

Requirements

• A digital native who understands how creators build audiences and how social algorithms reward great content
• Comfortable jumping into fast‑moving stories and producing quick‑turn videos
• Excited to work with journalists of all backgrounds, skillsets and beats
• Curious, collaborative and eager to experiment with new formats and ideas
• Familiar with basic video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, mobile editing apps, etc.)
• Passionate about storytelling that connects communities and elevates local voices

Responsibilities

• Pitch, shoot, edit and publish native video content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other emerging platforms
• Bring a creator/influencer mindset to newsroom storytelling, helping us reach new and younger audiences
• Collaborate with reporters and editors across the country to translate their work into engaging, platform‑specific video
• Support coverage of major editorial initiatives, including Autos, Home Improvement, and community‑focused storytelling
• Participate in brainstorms, content planning sessions and audience strategy discussions
• Monitor performance and iterate based on data, trends and audience behavior
• Help maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across platforms

What This Job Offers

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