2027 Spring Pulliam Journalism Fellowship in Photojournalism

USA Today•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a college student or recent graduate with talent in video and photojournalism for a demanding 19-week spring fellowship on its award-winning visuals staff. The fellow will work 40 hours per week on a full range of assignments, including news, sports, and features, with an equal focus on still photography and video, including social video. The fellowship also offers opportunities to work on long-term projects, photo pages, and documentary videos. Night and weekend shifts are required. Fellows are newsroom members who gain journalism experience as part of the Pulliam Journalism Fellowship. Compensation is $720 per week ($18 per hour). IndyStar supplies a laptop and camera equipment and covers mileage. Fellowship dates are flexible and are expected to run from January 2027 through the end of May; the description states the term concludes with coverage of the Indy 500.

Requirements

Be a college junior, senior, graduate student, or recent graduate enrolled in a journalism or related degree program as of Nov. 1, 2026.
Have experience in a previous newspaper journalism internship and/or at a college newspaper.
Be committed to a career in news journalism.
Have reliable transportation.
Arrange for your own housing.
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the team.

Nice To Haves

Talent in video and photojournalism.
Be highly driven, eager to generate story ideas, and ready to learn from the veteran visuals staff.

Responsibilities

Cover news, sports, and feature assignments.
Produce still photography and video, including social video, with an equal focus on both.
Work on long-term projects, photo pages, and documentary videos when opportunities arise.
Generate story ideas and contribute as a member of the newsroom.
Work night and weekend shifts.