Summer Intern
About The Position
The Buffalo News, an award-winning daily news organization in New York’s second-largest city, is seeking creative, motivated student journalists for a 10-week full-time internship this summer. We want our interns to walk away with a rewarding, real-world newsroom experience, a pile of great clips and the skills they need to develop into the next generation of journalists. Qualified candidates should be inquisitive self-starters who can produce compelling multimedia content and feel empowered to find and pitch great stories. We are primarily seeking applicants for reporting positions in news and sports, but all candidates need to be innovative, prolific and deadline-driven. Interns will work alongside journalists in our newsroom, who will provide guidance, direction and support. They’ll also have access to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who are part of the Lee Enterprises network of more than 70 news markets across the United States. The internship pays $20 per hour, and News employees are available to advise successful applicants on local housing options, should they need it. Exceptional interns will be considered for full-time employment at the conclusion of the program. Applicants should be enrolled in college or be recent college graduates. At least one previous internship in a media market or comparable work for a college news outlet is preferred. Interns should have their own transportation to assignments and must be available to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends. When applying, please submit the following items: a cover letter; a resume detailing relevant journalism experience; and five examples of published journalism work. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2026.
Requirements
- Applicants should be enrolled in college or be recent college graduates.
- Interns should have their own transportation to assignments
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
- Submit a cover letter
- Submit a resume detailing relevant journalism experience
- Submit five examples of published journalism work
Nice To Haves
- At least one previous internship in a media market or comparable work for a college news outlet is preferred.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
