UX Design Intern - Fall 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 an 18-week fall 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 20 hours per week for 18 weeks between August and December, at an hourly rate of $21.89.

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
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All applications must be submitted by March 29, 2026.

Contact josh.penrod@startribune.com with any questions.

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.