USA Today
Los Angeles
Fall 2019 News Paid Internship
USA TODAY is in search of talented college students in the Los Angeles
metropolitan area looking for an enriching, part-time paid internship. Join a global
digital media company of more than 100 media properties across the country. As
a Fall 2019 Intern Program participant, you will develop and apply your
experience and skills in a fast-paced, real-time newsroom environment. The
purpose of the internship experience is to provide opportunities where
undergraduate and graduate students can develop, grow and become the next
generation of talent for the USA TODAY Network.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Newsroom interns will work with breaking news, features, enterprise and social
media teams to learn and sharpen basic and advanced journalism skills, handling
reporting, writing, editing, copy editing, digital production, research, database
work, investigative work and visual journalism.
• Interns will gain experience in a 24/7 deadline-driven newsroom.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills will be encouraged and sharpened.
• Interns will participate in news meetings and learn how priorities for news
content and coverage are set and executed.
REQUIREMENTS
• Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university
• Preferred majors: Journalism, communications or a related field
• Well organized, detail oriented, adaptable and flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Access to published writing clips
HOW TO APPLY
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:
1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3. Online links or printouts of 10-12 samples of your work. Show us what you’ve
produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
Tell us what makes your work stand out.
4. Email to Steve Kiggins at skiggins@usatoday.com.
It is important that these items be assembled in a single document and uploaded
in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives
the highest consideration.