News Reporter Intern

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’ll Do

• Report on breaking news and developing stories across a wide range of topics
• Cover issues such as criminal justice, policy and governance, identity and gender, immigration, gentrification, transportation, and development
• Write timely, accurate stories while continuously updating coverage as events unfold throughout the day
• Identify and pitch enterprise stories that go beyond daily news coverage
• Monitor news trends and respond quickly to emerging stories
• Conduct interviews and gather information from diverse sources to support reporting
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other members of the news team
• Complete a final capstone project summarizing your experience and key takeaways
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Must be attending an accredited college or university
• Rising juniors or seniors studying journalism, communications, or a related field, as well as recent graduates and current graduate students
• Experience working for a college news outlet; prior professional internship experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of digital media platforms and audience engagement
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and journalistic ethics
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to learn new tools, formats, and reporting techniques
• A strong sense of curiosity and interest in sports, culture, and community impact
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and collaborative newsroom environment
  
  

Other Things To Know

• To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and your relevant experience
• Applicants for reporting roles must also submit or include links to at least 4–5 writing samples (clips)
• For questions, please contact Nancy Nguyen, People & Culture Generalist, at NNguyen@inquirer.com