Intern - News - Local News

Lee Enterprises • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is offering a paid, 10-week internship program for journalism students in summer 2025. Interns will work in the newsroom, collaborating with editors and journalists on various assignments, focusing on news reporting, sports journalism, visual journalism, and editing. This position is ideal for highly motivated and passionate journalism students looking to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in journalism or a related field.
• Previous journalism experience, preferably with at least one prior internship or comparable work at a college news outlet.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in visual journalism or editing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editors and journalists on various assignments.
• Assist in news reporting, sports journalism, visual journalism, and editing tasks.
• Contribute to storytelling opportunities in the local community.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off including paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees