City Desk Intern

Chicago Sun-Times • Chicago, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago Sun-Times is looking for journalism or communications majors who are juniors and seniors and have worked for their college publications. Prior internships at news outlets is a plus but not a requirement. What is most important is a commitment to -- and a passion for -- journalism as a profession. Internship dates are June 9, 2026 - September 10, 2026.
Applicants should demonstrate:
We seek reporters to join our teams focusing on breaking news and enterprise. These jobs offer the ability to cover anything newsworthy, be it criminal justice, policy and governance, identity and gender issues, immigration and gentrification, transportation and development. We look for alternative story forms and the ability to cover and update ongoing issues throughout the day.

Requirements

• Must be attending an accredited college or university
• The ideal candidate is a junior or senior studying journalism who has worked for their school news outlet, has had prior internships in a professional news setting, and has knowledge of the many platforms available in today's media landscape
• Applicants must be attentive to detail and accuracy and journalistic ethics
• Applicants must be able to work efficiently and coolly in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and be able to quickly master new tools and techniques as they arise
• They must have a finely-honed sense of journalistic ethics and a desire to understand the audience and community
• To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume that includes relevant experience.
• Applicants for reporting jobs must also submit or link to four to five (at minimum) clips
• All interns must be able to work from our office and studios at Navy Pier in Chicago a minimum of 2x a week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internships at news outlets is a plus but not a requirement.

Benefits

• Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed