Newsroom Intern

Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

The Oregonian/OregonLive is now accepting applications for winter, summer and fall internships in 2027.

The pay rate for this position is $20 per hour.

Interns in The Oregonian/OregonLive’s award-winning newsroom will contribute to fast-paced breaking news reports and have the opportunity to work on impactful and enterprising projects, all under the guidance of skilled and experienced editors. We offer internships across the news, features, sports and visuals departments.

Successful applicants will demonstrate their talent and passion for informative, accurate and engaging journalism. We are primarily looking for students who have completed at least two years of college courses and have prior internship, college media or professional freelancing experience, though we encourage anyone with relevant experience and skills to apply.

We’re committed to providing a learning environment for emerging journalists. Each intern is paired with an experienced mentor and has access to newsroom training to expand their skills.

We offer 10-week internship opportunities throughout the year:

• Winter, starting in January

• Summer, starting in May or June

• Fall, starting in August or September

Your complete application should include:

• a cover letter that indicates your preferred internship timing and speaks to your experiences, career ambitions and how this internship fits in

• a resume and up to three references who can attest to your work ethic and skills

• three to five work samples (please combine into a single file for upload)

Cover letters can be addressed to Elliot Njus, Director of Content.

Applications for all 2027 internships are accepted now through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on October 26, 2026. We expect to extend offers in December.

Interns must make their own housing arrangements.

This position requires reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events. Company vehicles may be available for work-related travel, though many interns prefer to bring their own vehicle to experience Oregon in their free time.

Please send any questions to [email protected] with “Internship” in the subject line.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Oregonian Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Oregonian Media Group is the most trusted source for news and information in Oregon and Southwest Washington. A digitally focused company, Oregonian Media Group provides content when and where readers want it - online, on smartphones and on tablets - through OREGONLIVE and a range of digital products. As the largest media company in the state, Oregonian Media Group is also advertisers' strongest media partner, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.