Summer 2026 News Producer Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Every year, The Seattle Times offers a series of paid summer internships to outstanding students eager to build a career in journalism. For 10 weeks, our interns have the privilege to work closely with members of our Pulitzer Prize-winning staff members on a variety of real-world assignments as employees of our established, renowned metropolitan newspaper and website. Next summer, you could be paid to train in your chosen profession at the Northwest’s leading daily news media organization.

Responsibilities :

• Homepage management : Curating headlines, promoting breaking news, alerting news teams to trending topics and running A / B headline tests
• Trending reports and analytics reports : This information should help various teams within the newsroom respond to trending topics, make smart SEO decisions and evaluate coverage
• Social media storytelling : Engage and initiate new potential readers on third-party platforms
• Story promotion : Crafting social media plans, drafting alerts, and other tasks as needed
• Please note that this is not a reporting or writing position.

Schedule :  Some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications listed, you may still be a candidate for this position. We encourage you to showcase any additional skills and unique experience as it relates to the role and its objectives. Strong preference is given to those applicants who specifically demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms.

Application Instructions

Compensation : The pay for this position is $21.30 per hour.

Benefits :

Please do not follow up about your application. We will notify all applicants about our decision after the deadline, which may take up to six weeks. For application assistance only, send questions to internships@seattletimes.com. Requests for updates will not be answered.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.

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