2027 USA TODAY Forward Summer Video Internship - Indianapolis, IN
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Key details
- Salary
- $37K/yr
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Intern
- Job type
- Internship
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
Skills
photography
About the role
2027 USA TODAY Forward Summer Video Internship at IndyStar
The USA TODAY NETWORK is offering paid journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at newsrooms nationwide. The summer internship at IndyStar is for candidates interested in a career path in videography.
Who can apply?
College juniors and seniors
Recent graduates
Graduate students
Program details
Duration: 10 weeks (Dates TBD, but typically beginning in May for the Indy 500)
Application Deadline: Nov. 27, 2026, but applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis
Pay: $18/hr
What you’ll do:
Gain hands-on experience in:
Covering breaking news, sports, features and politics
Creating social media content and multimedia storytelling
Photography, videography and watchdog journalism
Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development and open records
Responsibilities:
Shoot, edit and produce video for multiple platforms and audiences
Collaborate across newsroom on all types of video storytelling
Gather and edit colleagues' video into focused clips for distribution on multiple platforms
Requirements:
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond required)
Strong writing, research and fact-checking skills
Critical thinking, adaptability and attention to detail
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Availability for evening and weekend work
Ability to pass a background check
How to apply:
Submit a single PDF file that includes:
Your resume (1–2 pages)
A cover letter explaining how you’d approach the role
Links to 3–6 samples of your work
Complete your application by Nov. 27, 2026, to be considered.
The USA TODAY NETWORK is offering paid journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at newsrooms nationwide. The summer internship at IndyStar is for candidates interested in a career path in videography.
Who can apply?
College juniors and seniors
Recent graduates
Graduate students
Program details
Duration: 10 weeks (Dates TBD, but typically beginning in May for the Indy 500)
Application Deadline: Nov. 27, 2026, but applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis
Pay: $18/hr
What you’ll do:
Gain hands-on experience in:
Covering breaking news, sports, features and politics
Creating social media content and multimedia storytelling
Photography, videography and watchdog journalism
Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development and open records
Responsibilities:
Shoot, edit and produce video for multiple platforms and audiences
Collaborate across newsroom on all types of video storytelling
Gather and edit colleagues' video into focused clips for distribution on multiple platforms
Requirements:
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond required)
Strong writing, research and fact-checking skills
Critical thinking, adaptability and attention to detail
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Availability for evening and weekend work
Ability to pass a background check
How to apply:
Submit a single PDF file that includes:
Your resume (1–2 pages)
A cover letter explaining how you’d approach the role
Links to 3–6 samples of your work
Complete your application by Nov. 27, 2026, to be considered.