News Intern - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer bei McClatchy

Our journalism focuses on our local communities, and in that role, we can spotlight problems, highlight solutions, and truly make a difference -- all the reasons you got into journalism. We are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States.

For this internship, we're seeking a versatile and resourceful journalist. You’ll need a passion for the work and a desire to experience working on a variety of beats throughout your time with our outlet.

In this role, you will need to:

Focus on stories that build readership.
Master engaging multimedia storytelling.
Use social media as a tool to find and develop stories and connect with audiences.
Familiarize yourself with requesting court documents, police reports, and other public records.
Work well in a team environment.

The successful candidate should meet many, though not necessarily all, of the following requirements:
Be a college student
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.
Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment, and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers.
Commitment to ethics.
Ability to build source networks.
Ability to work collaboratively to aggressively tackle stories.
Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced, and constantly evolving.

To apply: Include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and three examples of your best work.

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2025

About McClatchy Media

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month,The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.

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