Sports Reporter Intern

Job Summary

The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking a Sports Reporter Intern who is passionate about covering sports stories across the Philadelphia region.

This is a 9-week, paid, full-time internship running from June through August 2026.

What You’ll Do

• Be at the center of the sports conversation, helping shape coverage that reflects what audiences are thinking and talking about in real time
• Report quickly and accurately on breaking news, games, and trending sports topics
• Identify meaningful storylines beyond the headlines and develop compelling narratives on deadline
• Cover a range of sports topics, from daily coverage to deeper enterprise stories
• Focus on both the Philadelphia sports scene and relevant national trends
• Stay curious and proactive in pitching story ideas and angles
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other members of the sports team
• Experiment with different storytelling formats, including digital and social platforms
• 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
• Willingness and ability to travel locally; access to a car is a plus but not required
  
  

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