What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Intern - Wichita Eagle position at McClatchy?
The Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com are hiring interns for the summer of 2026. Gain practical education and professional experience and have a great time working alongside reporters in our newsroom.
The Wichita Eagle hires students for our summer internship program, giving them an opportunity to work as reporters or audience growth editors in our newsroom alongside our award-winning professional journalists. While these are student positions with an opportunity to learn and continue preparation for a news career, we expect an understanding of basic news standards and ethics, and at least a rudimentary skill set in being able to find and write news stories.
All need to meet deadlines, be accurate and adhere to ethical standards. Reporters need to report thoroughly, write clearly and grasp the elements of storytelling, recognizing visual components and social connections. Audience growth editors need to be able to craft sharp, concise, clean social and newsletter copy that helps readers understand and engage with the local news that affects their daily lives and elevates our journalism.
The internship is 10 weeks at 40 hours per week. The schedule could include weekend hours.
This is a paid position.
Qualifications include:
The ability to write quickly, accurately and well;
Solid news judgment;
Drive, with an instinctive grasp of what will engage an audience;
A strong entrepreneurial spirit, good curiosity and high energy;
A collaborative style.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and at least 3 samples of your best work.
Deadline: 5 p.m. CDT on March 2, 2026
About McClatchy Media :
The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month,The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.
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