Photo/Video Journalist Internship - Summer 2026

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We're seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state's most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a 10-week summer photography and video internship at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN. We select talented, driven college seniors and graduate students who can cover breaking news, as well as enterprise stories. We expect our interns to come to us with skill and leave with polish and invaluable experience from a major-market newsroom. Interns are paid $850 a week. Interns may be able to apply for any available apprentice positions at the completion of their internship.

Star Tribune is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should recognize that legacy news operations must merge diversity-and-inclusion aspirations with audience needs to succeed, and support that goal.

We expect our visual interns to:

• develop their own story ideas and to run hard at the assignments we give them
• have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• conduct themselves in a professional manner
• have at least one professional grade DSLR camera body, plus lenses.

Our newsroom requires visual journalists with more than one special area of expertise. Our visual intern must be able to handle assignments for still photography and for video storytelling.

All candidates must have still photography/video skills to cover a wide variety of events, in news, business, sports, features, and a demonstrated interest in creating innovative content that adds a dimension beyond the daily report for the newspaper, website and mobile platforms.

We expect a familiarity with all forms of social media for newsgathering and distribution.

Qualifications:

Candidates for the position should show a strong, developing visual sense for still photography. They should have experience shooting video with a DSLR and dealing with lighting, as well as a dedicated video camera and video editing skills. Knowledge of audio production is an advantage.

Candidates should also have knowledge of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and audio editing software. Familiarity with HTML and a solid understanding of video encoding techniques are a bonus.

Top candidates can demonstrate they're ready to make the most of this opportunity. The term will be early June to early August.

Your application, which must be uploaded by Nov. 1, should include:

• A portfolio of your best work, including pieces that demonstrate your ability to produce clear, compelling stories on deadline
• A memo noting one thing you would change about the Star Tribune to better serve our readers, and how your skills could facilitate such an improvement.
• A resume detailing your journalism experience and three references, including their titles, phone numbers and email addresses
• Two letters of recommendation. At least one of those letters should come from an editor who has seen you work in a professional environment on deadline. Please do not submit letters of reference from fellow student journalists.
• Reference letters can be attached to your application or emailed to newsrecruiter@startribune.com with your name in the subject line.

Questions? Email Colleen Stoxen, Deputy Managing Editor, colleen.stoxen@startribune.com. Please do not email your application; to apply, upload here.

Hourly Compensation:

This internship is paid at $21.25/hour.

More about the Minnesota Star Tribune

At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here's a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.