Summer 2026 Metro Reporter Internship Job at The Seattle Times, Seattle, WA

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  • The Seattle Times
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Every year, The Seattle Times offers paid summer internships to outstanding students eager to build a career in journalism. For 10 weeks, our interns work closely with members of our Pulitzer Prize-winning staff on a variety of real-world assignments as employees at the Northwest’s leading daily news media organization. Next summer, you could be paid to train in your chosen profession.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Pitch and handle daily reporting assignments that may include breaking news, trending topics and enterprise reporting across a variety of subject areas.
  • Identify and interview news sources.
  • Quickly and accurately report information for digital and print production.
  • Collaborate with Photos and Graphics to support stories.
  • Participate in brainstorming and story-pitch sessions.
  • Travel as needed for news coverage, sometimes on short notice.

 

Qualifications

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications listed, you may still be a candidate for this position. We encourage you to showcase any additional skills and unique experience as it relates to the role and its objectives. Strong preference is given to those applicants who specifically demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms.

  • Applicants must be graduate students, seniors (including graduating seniors) or juniors attending a four-year college or university.
  • Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to journalism, possess social media skills, and be digitally astute.
  • Internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.
  • Applicants should have strong reporting, writing and multimedia skills.
  • Applicants must have a personal vehicle available to use for the duration of their internship.

 

Application Instructions

  1. Complete and submit your application below. We will only accept applications submitted through this page – applications mailed via USPS, as well as emails and calls, will not be considered.
  2. When attaching your resume and cover letter, please use the following naming convention: Internship-Document-ApplicantName . Example: Metro-CoverLetter-JohnDoe.
  3. Submit three references familiar with your work (with at least one reference being a current or former manager or supervisor).
  4. Include five samples of your reporting work, which include samples that demonstrate deep reporting and showcase your skills. No more than five samples are allowed. Please collect any content and include this as one file, with any associated links included being accessible and not behind a paywall.
  5. Deadline: submit your application package by Friday, October 31 st , 2025 at 4 p.m. PT.
  6. Confirmation: You will be notified once your application has been received. Check your file size before submitting. You will not receive a confirmation email if your file size exceeds the 10MB limit.

Please do not follow up about your application. We will notify all applicants about our decision after the deadline, which may take up to six weeks. For application assistance only , send questions to internships@seattletimes.com . Requests for updates will not be answered.

 

Compensation: The pay for this position is $21.30 per hour.

 

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays
  • Discounted parking
  • Public transit subsidy
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription

 

Please Note : This position requires that you have access to a reliable personal vehicle to respond to work assignments. In addition, you must be able to provide proof of a valid driver's license and auto insurance meeting the company's minimum liability limits prior to hire. This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle report once an offer has been made.

 

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship,

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