Content/Editorial Dayton Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
The Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun, and Journal-News media brands, which are part of Cox First Media, have openings for internship positions for summer 2026. The work is located in southwest Ohio and will be based out of one of our three newsrooms - Dayton, Springfield or Hamilton. Work assignments will be determined after final selection based on the intern's abilities and stated interests and newsroom needs. Each paid internship is approximately 20 hours per week for 10 weeks. The exact start and stop dates, as well as the intern’s weekly schedule, will be determined before the internship begins based on the intern’s needs and company needs. Assignments may include but are not limited to: Producing multiple stories per week in a fast-paced environment. Interns will be assigned to an editor who will guide their assignments and provide coaching and training about approaching their stories. Creating and delivering digital content, which could include digital stories focused on speed and accuracy. Producing photos and videos to help tell your own stories or in collaboration with other content producers. Promoting our content through social media, website placement and email newsletters. Working with other parts of our operation for exposure to our business, including marketing.
Requirements
- Excitement to learn and be curious.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Reliable in communication with your manager.
- Focus on audience wants and desires in work you produce.
- Currently enrolled in a related degree program such as journalism or communications.
- Interested in pursuing a career in journalism or communications.
- Have a valid driver's license and access to transportation to get to the office and assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in working for a student or professional media outlet or other relevant communication work.
- Experience in using metrics to guide content decisions.
- Experience using social media or other methods to reach digital audiences
- Understanding of planning and executing content ideas quickly.
Responsibilities
- Producing multiple stories per week in a fast-paced environment.
- Creating and delivering digital content, which could include digital stories focused on speed and accuracy.
- Producing photos and videos to help tell your own stories or in collaboration with other content producers.
- Promoting our content through social media, website placement and email newsletters.
- Working with other parts of our operation for exposure to our business, including marketing.
Benefits
- Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
