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A strong candidate for this 10-week internship should be insatiably curious and want to tell stories on a variety of community topics from city news to business to arts and culture. The Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network, is offering a paid summer journalism internship in Jackson, Mississippi, for a current college student or recent graduate.

<h5>Paid Summer Journalism Internship </h5>The Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network, is offering a paid summer journalism internship in Jackson, Mississippi, for a current college student or recent graduate. Candidates should be interested in pursuing a career in reporting. A strong candidate for this 10-week internship should be insatiably curious and want to tell stories on a variety of community topics from city news to business to arts and culture. This intern will be responsible for both breaking news and enterprise and should be interested in telling stories on a variety of platforms, including video, photo and social media. Data and data presentations skills are a plus but not required. Jackson is a state capital with a fascinating history and no shortage of great stories. What you'll do: <ul><li>Conduct information gathering through research and interviews. </li><li>Write news articles, take photographs, create videos. </li><li>Cover breaking news, features, and complete at least one enterprise-level project. </li><li>Craft headlines, social media postings, video content. </li><li>Pitch story ideas and multimedia enhancements. </li><li>Promote your stories on social media. </li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond preferred). </li><li>Strong writing, research, and fact-checking skills. </li><li>Familiarity with style. </li><li>Candidates should have understanding of AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism. </li><li>Critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail </li><li>This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. </li><li>Availability for some evening and weekend work </li></ul>Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: <ol><li>Your resume (1–2 pages) </li><li>A cover letter outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. </li><li>Links to 3–6 samples of your work </li><li>Complete your application by April 20, 2026, to be considered. </li></ol>It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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