2026 Grant Funded Summer Internship, Lafayette, IN

USA TODAY Co.•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journal & Courier, in Lafayette, Indiana, part of The USA Today Network, seeks a summer intern looking to grow their clip portfolio and gain valuable experience working in an innovative, digital-focused and supportive environment. In your nine weeks, you will get the opportunity to complete at least one enterprise or group project and plenty of daily stories while learning from senior reporters. You’ll get mentoring and one-on-one coaching from the editor, but applicants are expected to generate story ideas, work independently, and bring a level of curiosity that goes well beyond a press release. This is a 35-hour-per-week position. As a general assignment and trending news reporter, you might fill in on the police beat, cover a contentious meeting, write a profile of a community innovator, and report on community or search-related trends. Students will receive $525 a week for 35 hours a week through the Hoosier State Press Association.

Requirements

Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university in Indiana
Must have completed at least one year of college-level courses
Demonstrate an interest in pursuing journalism as a career
Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills demonstrated by your cover letter and clips
A desire to ask questions, get answers and present information that is organized and easy to understand
The ability to think critically, analyze information and data, and work in a deadline-driven environment
An interest in SEO and trying new ways to tell stories and reach audiences
Comfortable taking digital video and photos
A valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Minimum liability insurance
Authorized to work in the applicable location