2026 Summer Video Intern
About The Position
The Kitsap Sun/kitsapsun.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a Summer Video Intern. The Kitsap Sun is seeking a video-focused intern to join the newsroom for an eight-week internship during the summer of 2026, bolstering our local news reach across the Kitsap Peninsula. The candidate would add to the Sun newsroom's regular video production, independently and alongside Kitsap Sun staff members, as well as initiate and develop ways to grow Kitsap’s video presence with a creator/influencer mindset to storytelling. The position would pitch, shoot, edit and publish video content for kitsapsun.com, as well as native video optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other emerging platforms. We’re seeking students who are looking for a professional-level experience and have the initiative, skills and judgment to excel. The program will include extensive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, but students are expected to handle stories independently and effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Requirements
- Current college or university student, or immediate graduate.
- Well organized, detail-oriented, adaptable and flexible.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Access to published writing clips required as part of application assessment.
- Facility with AI and automation, and experience in using it to enhance journalism.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Authorized to work in the applicable location.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with video editing.
- Experience with social video production.
- Experience in local news.
- Creator/influencer mindset to storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Pitch, shoot, edit and publish video content for kitsapsun.com.
- Create native video optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other emerging platforms.
- Initiate editorial video projects.
- Review/analyze existing staff video for future opportunities based on performance and data, trends and audience behavior.
Benefits
- Pay rate of $18 an hour for 40 hours per week.
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
Associate degree
