2026 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Grant Funded Fall Internships

USA Today • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is offering paid, part-time journalism internships for college students and recent graduates. These fall internships are designed for candidates interested in reporting, producing, social media, photography, or videography. The program is particularly interested in interns with a focus on education, politics, high school sports, and videography.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond preferred)
• Strong writing, research and fact-checking skills
• Critical thinking, adaptability and attention to detail
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Availability for some evening and weekend work

Nice To Haves

• Candidates interested in education, politics, high school sports and videography
• College juniors and seniors
• Recent graduates
• Graduate students

Responsibilities

• Write 4–5 stories per week, including breaking news, features and event coverage
• Conduct interviews (in person, by phone, or virtually)
• Research and gather information from various sources
• Produce multimedia content to support stories
• Collaborate in brainstorming sessions

Benefits

• Paid part-time internships
• Hourly Rate: $18.00
• Gain hands-on experience in covering breaking news, education, sports, features and politics
• Writing headlines, creating social media content and multimedia storytelling
• Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development and open records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree