Job Description

The Tri-City Herald is looking for a summer intern interested in gaining practical experience and having a great time working alongside reporters and editors in our newsroom.

Our summer news internships are 10-week, paid positions on-site that provide weekly skills training sessions and networking opportunities.

As a News Intern, You Can Expect To

• Be treated like a staff member, whether you are working as a reporter or visual storyteller.
• Be assigned to a mentor during the internship.
• Work with seasoned staffers.

We serve the cities of Kennewick, Richland and Pasco in Southeast Washington, a diverse, growing and newsy metropolitan area that enjoys the sunny outdoor recreation offered around the Columbia, Yakima and Snake rivers.

At the Tri-City Herald, we put a premium on breaking stories first, as well as investing in hard-nosed, accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $17.00 per hour, up to 40.00 hours per week. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, department equity and relevant education.

Previous experience reporting and/or producing for a student or professional news publication is a plus.

To apply: Please upload a persuasive cover letter, resume and 3-5 samples of your best news-related work.

Incomplete applications may not be given full consideration.

For questions, contact McClatchy Deputy Director of News Talent Acquisition & Development Rhema Bland at [email protected].

About McClatchy

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 57 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger.

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer internship, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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