News Intern

Forum Communications Company • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship is a part-time opportunity, working approximately 30 hours/week, and running approximately 13 weeks over the summer of 2026. Interns will have the opportunity to learn on-the-job skills in a fast-paced environment, covering breaking news, digging for stories, and produce thorough, engaging content for both digital and print production.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field.
• Professional experience writing is strongly preferred.
• Background/knowledge of AP style writing.
• Flexibility in scheduling - there may be some nights, weekends, and/or holidays required in this position.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle potentially sensitive and emotional situations, and exhibit sensitivity to all readers and subjects of articles.
• Excellent communication skills - listening, interviewing, and writing accurate, concise notes and stories.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills - ability to balance multiple, competing priorities on a deadline.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with word processing and navigating content management systems.
• Ability to pass company MVR check, possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of freedom of information and libel laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and research assignments and develop your own ideas into relevant news content incorporating multimedia aspects such as video, audio, and photography in all stories.
• Respond with urgency to breaking news, including writing stories and/or producing visuals on deadline with a digital audience in mind.
• Gather and verify information for stories through interviews, observations, and research.
• Build rapport and stay attuned to local, regional, and state issues, with the possibility of attending local and regional board meetings.
• Operate video and/or camera equipment as needed for stories.
• Contribute to the overall advancement of digital initiatives; share and promote digital content through various social media channels as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees