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Paid Journalism Internships

The E.W. Scripps Company
Athens, OH/ Charleston, WV/ Jackson, MS/ Montpelier, VT/ Savannah, GA

Print/Online
  • internship

Company Information

The Scripps Howard Fund and the Institute for Nonprofit News are offering paid internships this fall. 

Each 10-week opportunity offers a full-time experience, with students working at least 35 hours a week for a minimum of $15/hour.

There are five nonprofit host newsrooms:
-The Athens County Independent in Athens, Ohio
-The Current in Savannah, Ga.
-Mississippi Free Press in Jackson, Miss.
-Mountain State Spotlight in Charleston, W. Va.
-VTDigger in Montpelier, Vt.

Each newsroom will offer a different experience. Job descriptions for the individual roles are available on the application link.

Qualifications

  • Journalism students and graduates from the 2024-2025 school year:

Additional Notes

There will be a virtual Q & A with the hiring managers on Wednesday, April 2. 

How to Apply

Apply with external link.

Application Deadline

April 18th, 2025

https://scrippshowardfoundation.submittable.com/submit/a9e0c71a-5087-4fa1-ad07-7634e04f4510/2025-fall-scripps-howard-journalism-internship-application

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