Reporting and visual journalist internships
**We are holding an information session for interested applicants at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 where we’ll go over how the internship works and what makes a strong application. Link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/dY0LBwNT0M
The Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is offering paid journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at newsrooms nationwide. The summer internships are for candidates interested in any of the following career paths: reporting, producing, social media, photography or videography.
This posting is for candidates interested in the following site:
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH
Who can apply:
- College juniors and seniors
- Recent graduates
- Graduate students
Program details:
- Duration: 10 weeks (Dates TBD)
- Hourly Rate: $18.00
- Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
What you’ll do:
Gain hands-on experience in:
- Covering breaking news, sports, features, and politics
- Writing headlines, creating social media content, and multimedia storytelling
- Photography, videography, and investigative journalism
- Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development, and open records
Responsibilities:
- Write 4–5 stories per week, including breaking news, features, and event coverage
- Conduct interviews (in person, by phone, or virtually)
- Research and gather information from various sources
- Produce multimedia content to support stories
- Collaborate in brainstorming sessions
Requirements:
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond preferred)
- Strong writing, research, and fact-checking skills
- Familiarity with AP style
- Candidates should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism
- Critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail
- This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
- Availability for some evening and weekend work
Application Instructions
APPLY HERE. We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
- Your resume (1–2 pages)
- A cover letter outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience.
- Links to 3–6 samples of your work
- Complete your application by January 16, 2026, to be considered.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.