2026 Fall Grant Funded K-12 Education Reporting Intern, Herald-Times
USA Today•Bloomington, IN
•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.
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
Responsibilities
- Cover school board meetings and education-related events.
- Follow students and teachers during classroom projects.
- Analyze data to explore how area schools are performing.
- Report on community, education, and student-related trends.
- Produce daily stories while developing deeper enterprise reporting projects.
Benefits
- Ongoing mentoring and one-on-one coaching from senior reporters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
