What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Producer 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 a 10-week summer visual producer internship at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented, driven college seniors and graduate students with strong news sense and visual acumen. 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 Visual Producing Interns To
Qualifications
Candidates for the position should show a strong, developing visual sense for still images and video. Knowledge of audio production is an advantage.
Candidates should be well-versed with Photoshop and Photo Mechanic. Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and audio editing software is 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, you must upload here.
Hourly Compensation
This internship is 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:
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Minnesota Star Tribune does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
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 a 10-week summer visual producer internship at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented, driven college seniors and graduate students with strong news sense and visual acumen. 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 Visual Producing Interns To
- produce daily news, sports and features galleries
- work closely with the picture editors and photographers to coordinate assignments and longer-term projects for the photo/video staff
- help promote content on social media, across all platforms
- generate story ideas the photo/video staff can pursue
- conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Candidates for the position should show a strong, developing visual sense for still images and video. Knowledge of audio production is an advantage.
Candidates should be well-versed with Photoshop and Photo Mechanic. Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and audio editing software is 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:
- A portfolio of your best work, including any still or video work and examples of photo editing (clips or social media posts)
- 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 has 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, you must upload here.
Hourly Compensation
This internship is 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Minnesota Star Tribune does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
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