2026 Fall Grant Funded K-12 Education Reporting Intern, Herald-Times

USA TODAY Co.•Bloomington, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a K-12 education reporting intern for the fall semester. This 12-week internship is designed for students who want to strengthen their reporting skills, build an impressive portfolio of clips, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, digital-first newsroom. The successful candidate will be working alongside seasoned reporters in a local newsroom. USA Today Co., formerly Gannett, is a diversified media company with hundreds of local media outlets across the United States, including The Herald-Times. We deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders. Through our diverse teams and innovative products, we work to strengthen the communities and businesses we serve.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree program at Indiana University or another area university.
At least one year into their college studies.
Interested in pursuing journalism as a career.
Strong writing, spelling, and grammar skills through their cover letter and writing samples.
A desire to ask questions, find answers, and clearly communicate information.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to work with data.
The ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
An interest in SEO and innovative storytelling techniques.
Comfort taking photos and shooting digital video.
Applications without a cover letter and writing samples (published clips or classroom assignments) will not be considered.
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Minimum required liability insurance
Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.