MinnPost is hiring a University of Iowa summer intern
Pay: $17/hour, 40 hours a week for 8 weeks, with a start date between May 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Since its founding in 2007, MinnPost has established itself as one of the nation’s largest and most successful regional nonprofit news organizations. We serve as an independent, trusted guide to Minnesotans exploring the critical issues, challenges and opportunities facing our state. We work toward a vision where all Minnesotans are equipped to make positive change in their communities.
This full-time summer internship will include news reporting, along with a chance to pitch and produce an in-depth piece that the student journalist will complete by the end of the internship.
We’re looking for a curious, resourceful journalist with digital skills who loves doing research and explaining issues in ways that engage digital audiences.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience writing on deadline either at a student publication or as part of a previous newsroom internship
- Strong research, reporting and writing skills
- Experience with social media platforms
- An eye for misinformation and gaps in understanding
- Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude
There are great candidates who might not check all the boxes above or who hold important skills we haven’t listed. Don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
To better reflect the communities we serve, we seek to recruit staff members from many backgrounds and with diverse identities. We strongly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities.
MinnPost has a flexible remote work policy, however, this position will be required to be in the office, located in northeast Minneapolis, at least four days a week. The internship includes a monthly phone stipend, two paid sick days and one paid holiday (July 3).
To apply, please submit your resume and complete an application using this form.
The priority deadline is March 30. The position will remain open until filled.