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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking a News Reporter Intern with a focus on politics to support coverage of local, state, and regional government across the Philadelphia area.
 
 
 This is a 9-week, paid, full-time internship running from June through August 2026.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Report on breaking news and developing stories across a wide range of topics
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 Write timely, accurate stories while continuously updating coverage as events unfold throughout the day
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 Identify stories that go beyond breaking news coverage
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 Monitor news trends and respond quickly to emerging stories
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 Conduct interviews and gather information from diverse sources to support reporting
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 Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other members of the news team
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 Complete a final capstone project summarizing your experience and key takeaways
 
 
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 Who We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 Must be attending an accredited college or university
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 Rising juniors or seniors studying journalism, communications, or a related field, as well as recent graduates and current graduate students
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 Experience working for a college news outlet; prior professional internship experience is a plus
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 Strong understanding of digital media platforms and audience engagement
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 Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and journalistic ethics
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 Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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 Willingness to learn new tools, formats, and reporting techniques
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 A strong sense of curiosity and interest in sports, culture, and community impact
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 Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and collaborative newsroom environment
 
 
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 Other Things To Know
 
 
 
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 To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and your relevant experience
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 Applicants for reporting roles must also submit or include links to at least 4&ndash;5 writing samples (clips)
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 For questions, please contact Nancy Nguyen, People &amp; Culture Generalist, at NNguyen@inquirer.com
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News Reporter Intern

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