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Sports Reporter Intern
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia/Hybrid, PA
Magazine/News/Digital Journalism
Print/Online
Sport
Company Information
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.
Qualifications
- 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
Duties
- 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
How to Apply
Apply with external link. Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and your relevant experienceApplicants for reporting roles must also submit or include links to at least 4–5 writing samples (clips)
