Reporting Intern

The Salt Lake Tribune•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salt Lake Tribune has been Utah's independent voice since 1871. We became the first legacy U.S. newspaper to transition to nonprofit status in 2019, helping to lead a national movement toward sustainable local journalism. Today, we continue to expand our reach across Utah through innovative reporting, strong community engagement and new local initiatives. We're seeking a Reporting Intern to join our team for Summer 2026 to help advance this mission. As a Reporting Intern, you'll gain hands-on newsroom experience by reporting stories that matter to Utah communities while learning the fundamentals of professional news production. This 10-12 week paid internship will run from roughly June 1 through August 21, with some flexibility depending on an applicant's school schedule. Our interns fill a variety of roles in the newsroom and your assignment may include night or weekend work. The position is hourly, full-time and non-benefitted. We provide evaluations and assessments of interns' performance should they be required for school credit.

Requirements

Basic understanding of news standards and ethics, including balance in journalism and impartiality in reporting
Strong writing and communication skills, including clear writing and an understanding of the elements of storytelling
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Experience reporting for a college newsroom or local publication
Participation in a college journalism program is preferred, but not required - we are looking for those wishing to pursue a career in journalism