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The Detroit News, part of the USA TODAY Network, is offering a paid summer journalism internship in Detroit, Michigan, for a current college student or recent graduate. Candidates should be interested in pursuing a career in reporting. 

The Detroit News seeks a determined and curious reporting intern to join its dedicated team of journalists.  The selected candidate will be expected to generate a wide range of stories that delve into critical issues relevant to our Michigan readership and be able to do fast-paced reporting to break stories on a variety of subjects. 

Metro Detroit is a world-class news town with big-league sports, a global business community and stories of national political significance. 

What you’ll do: 

• Conduct information gathering through research and interviews. 

• Write news articles, take photographs, create videos. 

• Cover breaking news, features and enterprise. 

• Craft headlines, social media postings, video content. 

• Pitch story ideas and multimedia enhancements. 

• Promote your stories on social media. 

Requirements: 

• Completion of sophomore year of college or beyond is preferred. 

• Strong writing, research and fact-checking skills. 

• Familiarity with newswriting style. 

• Critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail 

• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.   

• Availability for evening and weekend work  

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:  

1. Your resume (1–2 pages) 

1. A cover letter outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. 

1. Links to 3–6 samples of your work 

1. Complete your application by May 15, 2026, to be considered.   

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. 

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