Sports Reporting Internship - Summer 2027

Star Tribune Company • Minneapolis, MN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking a talented and driven reporter for the sports department to cover breaking news and live events and develop enterprise stories. This assignment could involve in-person coverage of professional and college sports, as well as high school sports for the Star Tribune's Strib Varsity franchise. There are also opportunities in podcasting, video and social media. Candidates should have reporting experience and a demonstrated interest in sports, as well as the ability to work independently under deadline pressure. This student will work collaboratively with editors, photographers and other reporters for a Top-10 sports department, as recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors, and gain invaluable real-world experience in a big-time sports market with seven professional teams, Big Ten athletics and a thriving preps scene. The Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed, and support that goal.

Requirements

• Talented, driven college juniors, seniors and graduate students
• Reporting experience
• Demonstrated interest in sports
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Flexibility and the ability to handle deadline pressure
• Proficient with web research tools, social media tools and InCopy or similar publishing software
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status
• Valid driver’s license
• Highly proficient writers
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Work regularly from the Star Tribune office

Nice To Haves

• Skills working with data, including analysis and building digital visualizations

Responsibilities

• Develop their own story ideas and to run hard at the assignments we give them
• Work closely with editors, photographers and other reporters to provide substantive news stories
• Cover breaking news and live events
• Develop enterprise stories
• In-person coverage of professional and college sports, as well as high school sports for the Star Tribune's Strib Varsity franchise
• Opportunities in podcasting, video and social media

Benefits

• Paid $850 a week
• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.
• Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree