About the role#
The Winston Salem Journal is hiring a student journalist or recent graduate for a 10-week paid internship during the summer of 2027. You will work directly with professional journalists in our newsroom to gain real-world experience and develop your reporting skills. Interns receive training on source development, audience building, and story pitching. Successful interns may be considered for full-time employment after the program.
What you'll do#
- Produce content for our digital and print platforms.
- Find and pitch stories about diverse communities.
- Manage multiple assignments at once.
- Contribute to multimedia storytelling projects.
- Collaborate with professional journalists on daily newsroom tasks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in college or status as a recent college graduate.
- Previous experience from a media internship or work with a college news outlet.
- A valid driver's license and your own transportation.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- A cover letter, a resume detailing journalism experience, and links to five examples of published work.
Location & details#
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Status: Full-time.
About Lee Enterprises
Lee Enterprises is a newspaper publishing company based in Davenport, Iowa. Founded in 1890, the organization operates daily newspapers and nearly 350 weekly or specialty publications. It provides local news and advertising services to 72 markets across 25 states. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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