Sports Reporting Intern

USA TODAY Co. • Jacksonville, FL

4d • $18

About The Position

The USA TODAY NETWORK is providing exclusive sports internships to students belonging to the 2026 class of the Sports Journalism Institute as they have proven to be energetic and passionate about reporting and writing impactful sports stories.
While the biggest games are still important, our readers have demanded meaningful coverage of sports on and off the field and these reporters will hunt down those stories. That includes breaking news, well-sourced enterprise, updates on teams and athletes, and in-depth content on the communities that make up our area.

Requirements

• Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
• Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
• Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline-writing ability.
• Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.

Responsibilities

• Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
• Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
• Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed