2026 Summer Internship, The Ventura County Star
About The Position
The Ventura County Star, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking interns to participate in our internship program. This program gives eligible students an opportunity to work in The Ventura County Star | vcstar.com newsroom. We're seeking students who are looking for a professional-level experience and have the initiative, skills and judgment to excel at it. The program will include one-on-one coaching and mentoring, but students are expected to handle stories independently and effectively in a deadline-driven environment. The program duration is 10 weeks, with a flexible start date to accommodate school schedules. The hourly rate is $18.00 for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Degree-seeking student currently or recently enrolled at Moorpark College.
- Students must have completed one year of college.
- Understanding of AP writing, spelling, grammar and style.
- Solid fact checking and reporting skills.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible.
- Open to new ideas, new experiences and learning on the job.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Technical skills (will vary depending on the assignment).
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively inside and outside the organization.
- These positions require a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to more advanced students.
Responsibilities
- Tackle daily assignments that could include breaking news reporting, community news, features or sports reporting, social media, research and fact checking, audio and video editing and visual journalism.
- Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news stories.
- Interview subjects in person, over the telephone or via email.
- Travel quickly to wherever the news occurs or is being disseminated.
- Research written materials, graphic and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings.
- Quickly and accurately report information, either orally or electronically, for publication.
- Help in the production of photographs and graphics that would be helpful in supporting stories.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
