2027 USA TODAY Forward Summer Video Internship - Indianapolis, IN
About The Position
The USA TODAY NETWORK is offering a paid summer journalism internship at IndyStar for college students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in videography. The internship lasts 10 weeks, with dates to be determined; it typically begins in May to cover the Indy 500. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline is November 27, 2026. Pay is $18 per hour. The intern will gain hands-on experience covering breaking news, sports, features, and politics; creating social media content and multimedia storytelling; and working in photography, videography, and watchdog journalism. The program also includes training led by veteran journalists on interviewing, deadline writing, ethics, source development, and open records.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have recently graduated from a journalism program; applicants must be in their junior year or beyond.
- Have strong writing, research, and fact-checking skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Be available to work evenings and weekends.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Submit a single PDF containing a 1–2 page resume, a cover letter explaining how you would approach the role, and links to 3–6 work samples.
Responsibilities
- Shoot, edit, and produce video for multiple platforms and audiences.
- Collaborate across the newsroom on video storytelling of all types.
- Gather and edit colleagues’ video into focused clips for distribution across multiple platforms.
Benefits
- Paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
