2026 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Grant Funded Fall Internships

2026 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Grant Funded Fall Internships Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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2026 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Grant Funded Fall Internships

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
, part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK is offering
paid part-time journalism internships to college students and recent graduates. The fall internships are for candidates interested in any of the following career paths: reporting, producing, social media, photography or videography. We are seeking interns who have a particular interest in education, politics, high school sports and videography.

Who can apply:

• College juniors and seniors
• Graduate students
• Hourly Rate: $18.00

What you’ll do:

• Covering breaking news, education, sports, features and politics
• Writing headlines, creating social media content and multimedia storytelling
• Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development and open records

Responsibilities:

• Write 4–5 stories per week, including breaking news, features and event coverage
• Conduct interviews (in person, by phone, or virtually)
• Research and gather information from various sources
• Produce multimedia content to support stories
• Collaborate in brainstorming sessions

Requirements:

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond preferred)
• Strong writing, research and fact-checking skills
• Critical thinking, adaptability and attention to detail
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Availability for some evening and weekend work

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employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.