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Summer Internship Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV. 1
The Boston Globe summer internship program began more than 60 years ago as an opportunity for college students interested in journalism to gain practical experience at a major news organization.
The largest group of interns works in the News department as general assignment reporters. Other intern reporters will be hired for the Express Desk (breaking Metro and Regional news), Business, Sports, and Living/Arts departments. We also have intern positions in the Photography, Video, and Design departments, and on the News copy desk (nights). Internships are NOT limited to students with journalism or communication majors.
Summer interns work as full-time employees for 12 weeks. Interns are paid a weekly wage and work-shifts vary. There is a writing coach for the reporting interns, and discussions with editors and staff on a range of journalism topics for all of the interns.
ELIGIBILITY
• Enrolled undergraduate students and graduate school students graduating May 2025 or later
• Graduating college seniors (with a May or June 2025 graduation date)
• 12-week mandatory commitment
• Working 1 (one) scheduled weekend day per week
• Having a valid driver’s license at the time the application is submitted and being comfortable driving – only for reporter, video, and photo applicants. Interns cover stories all around New England and driving to and from news scenes is standard. (A personal car is not required.)
QUALIFICATIONS
• An aptitude for journalism is the most important qualification
• Previous internship experience is preferred
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Download application form below
• Email completed form, resume, references, work samples, and essay (for reporters) to [email protected]. (Application form MUST be downloaded and emailed. Application form CANNOT be filled out online.)
For questions or concerns, contact:
Paula Bouknight
Assistant Managing Editor/Hiring & Development
[email protected]
Boston Globe Media
Co-op Program
July – December CO-OP Application DEADLINE: March 1
January – June CO-OP Application dEADLINE: Oct. 15
The Co-op Program, implemented in 1937, offers undergraduate students an entry-level opportunity to become familiar with the operations of a daily newspaper, whether they’re interested in the editorial or the business side of Boston Globe Media.
The Boston Globe co-op program provides students with an opportunity to attain real-life work experience as related to their field of study. Our Co-ops are put into real jobs and have profound job responsibility. It is our mission that students leave their Boston Globe co-op with applicable experience, reliable best practices, and a stronger professional network.
ELIGIBILITY
• Full time undergraduate students with a minimum of one-semester of school remaining at the time of the co-op assignment
• Ability to work full-time 37.5 hours per week
• Minimum GPA 3.0
SALARY
• $15/hour (paid weekly)
• All students become members of the Boston Newspaper Guild (union)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Download application form below
• Email completed form, resume, and work samples to:
Paula Bouknight, Assistant Managing Editor of Hiring & Development at [email protected]
Internships at STAT
STAT offers a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year, most of which are approximately 12 weeks in length. STAT hosts AAAS Mass Media Fellows every summer as well as a Director’s Intern from Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
For updates on current openings, visit the STAT internship page.
Internship experience
• Interns at STAT are, in essence, general assignment reporters who handle daily news stories as well as longer trend pieces, profiles and other features. Interns should expect some assignments, including coverage of the latest news from scientific journals, and stories for STAT+, our premium service for subscribers. However, we also encourage the development of reporters’ own ideas.
• Interns will be assigned an editor, who will be their source for most things at STAT, including mentorship.
• Interns will also have a chance to participate in intern-only programming such as Lunch-and-Learns, which are topic-specific events aimed at helping interns tackle and learn about specific aspects of health and science journalism. Previous Lunch-and-Learn sessions have focused on navigating complex source relationships with major health tech companies as well as finding the not-so-obvious scientific angles for a feature story.
• Interns will also have a chance to participate in intern-only programming such as Lunch-and-Learns, which are topic-specific events aimed at helping interns tackle and learn about specific aspects of health and science journalism. Previous Lunch-and-Learn sessions have focused on navigating complex source relationships with major health tech companies as well as finding the not-so-obvious scientific angles for a feature story.
• Interns who are able to be in Boston for their internship will have the opportunity to step out to local conferences and the myriad hospitals and academic institutions to report out stories or find new story ideas.
• Interns will also have an opportunity to participate in the many events we have at STAT, both social and professional.
Those who have interned at STAT have gone on to have successful freelancing assignments with major scientific publications and have been hired by some of these outlets (including STAT, although this is not a guarantee).
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Although STAT is headquartered in Boston, we have staff all over the U.S., and will do our best to accommodate those who cannot relocate to Boston.
QUALIFICATIONS
• The most successful candidates for an internship at STAT are those who have a foundation of reporting experience at their college publications and/or have freelanced or interned for other publications.
• We prefer — but do not require — that candidates have a degree in journalism, especially those with an emphasis in science writing. STAT will also consider journalists who have no background in science or health reporting but want to transition to such a beat.
• We especially value those who will bring a different set of experiences than what we may have otherwise seen at STAT, so we highly encourage members of groups who have been traditionally underrepresented in journalism, and specifically science journalism, to apply.
SALARY
- Interns will receive an hourly rate of $18 and work full-time.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For the latest information on internship openings and how to apply, visit the STAT internship page.
Development Fellowship
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31
The Boston Globe development fellowship started in 2022 and is a two year program dedicated to building a more equitable pipeline in journalism.
It is a rigorous program spanning multiple newsroom departments and a rotation on the business side of things, too. You will get a mix of general assignment and beat reporting, breaking news and long form, and learn about audience engagement, too.
Fellows are paid an annual salary with vacation time and benefits.
ELIGIBILITY
• Graduating college seniors (May or June 2024 graduation date)
• We will also consider students who graduated in May or June 2023
• Applicants must have a driver’s license and should be comfortable driving as our interns cover stories from all over New England. This fellowship is not remote.
QUALIFICATIONS
• An aptitude for journalism is the most important qualification
• Previous internship experience is preferred
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Email a cover letter, resume, references, work samples, and essay explaining why journalism matters to you to [email protected].
• Subject line: fellowship.
Equal Employment Opportunity STATEMENT
At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive — like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.