UX Design - Summer 2026

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a 10-week summer user experience internship with our digital product department. We select talented college undergrads, grad students or recent graduates with an interest in the product side of local news. Interns will work as part of the Product department's UX team and in partnership with other departments around the company, including news, advertising, consumer growth and marketing. Each internship will be crafted around the applicant's skills and interests.

Interns will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks between June and August.

Preferred qualifications

• College sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience articulating design thinking, and a resilience to hear and act on critiques
• The ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Experience using Figma to create wireframes and high-fidelity designs
• Strong organizational skills
• A track record of collaboration
• The ability to learn new concepts quickly

What you'll do

Our UX intern will work closely with product managers, engineers and design colleagues on projects with company-wide impact and real reach to the communities we serve. Projects could include user research, UX strategy, design system maintenance, design annotation and documentation, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, prototypes, design audits and more. Throughout the hiring process, applicants will have the opportunity to share their skills, passions and interests to help build what their summer projects could look like. Interns can expect to leave The Minnesota Star Tribune with a stronger news product portfolio and an expanded understanding of how rich user experiences can build lasting habits with news consumers.

Application requirements

• A resume detailing your experience
• Two references, including titles, phone numbers and email addresses
• A portfolio OR case studies OR clear examples of your UX design work

All applications must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m.

Contact productinterns@startribune.com with questions.

Interns will earn a hourly compensation of $21.89

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 Employment Opportunity:

The Minnesota Star Tribune does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.