| Employer | Aspen Daily News |
|---|---|
| Location | Aspen, CO | Remote |
| Type | Internship |
| Apply by | April 7, 2025 |
| More details | https://wisc.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9696429 |
| Posted on | March 20, 2025 |
Description
The Aspen Daily News is proud to announce a paid, 10-week summer internship for aspiring journalists, made possible by the Aspen Daily News Journalism Fund. This program is designed to provide real-world newsroom experience in one of the most dynamic local news environments in the country. Interns will gain hands-on reporting experience, work alongside seasoned journalists and contribute meaningful stories to the Aspen Daily News.
Internship Details:
• Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2025)
• Compensation: $500 per week ($5,000 total)
• Location: Aspen, Colorado (housing options TBD)
• Eligibility: Open to current college students or recent graduates with a strong interest in journalism and newspaper reporting experience
Program Structure:
Weeks 1-2: Embedding & Orientation
• Meet the newsroom staff and key editorial leaders
• Attend editorial meetings and planning sessions
• Shadow staff reporters to observe the local reporting process
• Attend community events and civic meetings to gain context on the Roaring Fork Valley
Weeks 3-6: Guided Reporting & Story Assignments
• Work directly with the editor-in-chief, managing editor and assistant editor
• Receive weekly reporting assignments from the editors
• Research and produce one byline per week
• Assist staff reporters with background research, interviews and on-the-ground reporting
Weeks 7-10: Independent Reporting & Story Pitching
• Increase reporting output to 1-2 bylines per week
• Develop and pitch original story ideas based on time spent in the community
• Work closely with former editor-in-chief and current development director Megan Tackett on story development and feedback
• Continue to attend editorial meetings and refine reporting and writing skills
What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world journalism experience in a fast-paced newsroom
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced editors and reporters
• Published bylines in an established independent newspaper
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and local leaders
• A summer spent in one of the most beautiful and dynamic communities in the country
Application Deadline – April 7, 2025.