What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Reporting Internship - Summer 2026 position at The Minnesota Star Tribune?
The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.
Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.
The Minnesota Star Tribune offers 10-week summer reporting internships at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented, driven college seniors and graduate students who can cover breaking news, as well as write enterprise stories. We expect our interns to come to us with skill and leave with polish and invaluable experience from a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $850 a week. Interns may be able to apply for any available apprentice positions at the completion of their internship.
Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed, and support that goal.
We Expect Our Reporting Interns To
Excellent communication and writing skills, flexibility and the ability to handle deadline pressure are all crucial in this job. We also value candidates who are proficient with web research tools, social media tools and InCopy or similar publishing software. Skills working with data, including analysis and building digital visualizations, are a plus.
Top candidates can demonstrate they’re ready to make the most of this opportunity. The term will be early June to early August.
Your application, which must be uploaded by Nov. 1, should include:
Please do not email your application; to apply, upload here.
Hourly Compensation
This internship will be paid at $21.25/hour.
More About The Minnesota Star Tribune
At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:
Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.
The Minnesota Star Tribune offers 10-week summer reporting internships at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented, driven college seniors and graduate students who can cover breaking news, as well as write enterprise stories. We expect our interns to come to us with skill and leave with polish and invaluable experience from a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $850 a week. Interns may be able to apply for any available apprentice positions at the completion of their internship.
Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed, and support that goal.
We Expect Our Reporting Interns To
- develop their own story ideas and to run hard at the assignments we give them
- work closely with editors, photographers and other reporters to provide substantive news stories
- have a valid driver’s license
- be highly proficient writers
- conduct themselves in a professional manner
- work regularly from the Star Tribune office
Excellent communication and writing skills, flexibility and the ability to handle deadline pressure are all crucial in this job. We also value candidates who are proficient with web research tools, social media tools and InCopy or similar publishing software. Skills working with data, including analysis and building digital visualizations, are a plus.
Top candidates can demonstrate they’re ready to make the most of this opportunity. The term will be early June to early August.
Your application, which must be uploaded by Nov. 1, should include:
- Five to 10 of your best published clips demonstrating your ability to report and write clear, compelling stories on deadline.
- A memo noting one thing you would change about the Star Tribune to better serve our readers, and how your skills could facilitate such an improvement.
- A resume detailing your journalism experience, and three references, including their titles, phone numbers and email addresses
- Two letters of recommendation. At least one of those letters should come from an editor who’s seen you work in a professional environment on deadline. Please do not submit letters of reference from fellow student journalists.
- Reference letters can be attached to your application or emailed to newsrecruiter@startribune.com with your name in the subject line.
Please do not email your application; to apply, upload here.
Hourly Compensation
This internship will be paid at $21.25/hour.
More About The Minnesota Star Tribune
At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:
- Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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