ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree (associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or they may have graduated within six months of the internship start date. Previous daily newspaper experience is requested. All applications must include a cover letter, résumé and three references reachable by phone. Additional materials are required to apply for specific positions. Only electronic applications are accepted.

COMPENSATION

College internships are full time for 10 to 12 weeks and are paid $15 an hour for a 40-hour workweek. Interns should have a car in good working condition.

SCHEDULES

The standard workweek is Monday-Friday, but some weekend, night and holiday shifts may be required. The sports internship takes place in the fall. Summer interns are expected to attend brown bag sessions, an intern bus tour, the intern reception and the publisher’s luncheon.

NOTIFICATION

The Dallas Morning News usually informs applicants of a decision by Jan. 1. Once the applicant agrees to accept the internship and abide by the stated requirements, The News expects the intern to fulfill all elements of the agreement, including agreed upon start/end dates and pay.

JOB DAY TO DAY

The internship program at The Dallas Morning News is one of the best in the country. We pride ourselves on treating our interns like full-time staffers from their first day, giving them crucial experience and insight into a journalist’s career and daily responsibilities.

The interns’ summer starts with a much-anticipated daylong bus tour of the city with one of our celebrated columnists, who’s lived in Dallas his whole life. Newsroom members also lead sessions on backgrounding story subjects, social media savvy and other critical skills for journalists in an ever-changing industry. Interns also have the chance to interact with members of senior leadership through one-on-one chats with the editor and managing editor, and a lunch with the publisher.

Interns will be assigned to report, write, photograph and edit stories for publication in print and online under their own names. They will be held to the same journalistic standards, quality guidelines and ethics as full-time staffers, including adherence to professional decorum in dress, promptness and courtesy.

Interns are expected to have a basic knowledge of AP style and be able to use social media in their work. The ability to speak another language would be helpful, and familiarity with digital media is required.

How must applications be delivered?

Applications must be submitted by Oct. 30, 2020, through the online form for each internship. You may apply for more than one. All applications must include a cover letter, résumé and three references reachable by phone. Additional materials are required to apply for specific positions.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree (associate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate) or they may have graduated within six months of the internship start date. Previous daily newspaper experience is requested.

Are interns paid?

Yes, interns are paid $15 an hour for a 40-hour workweek for 10 to 12 weeks. They are eligible for overtime but not for holiday pay unless they are scheduled to work.

Can internships be extended?

Yes, internships may be extended when necessary at the discretion of The Dallas Morning News.

What is an intern's schedule like?

The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, but some weekend, night and holiday shifts may be required. Also, all interns are expected to attend brown bag sessions, an intern bus tour, a reception and the editor and publisher’s luncheon.

Are interns eligible to apply for open full-time positions at the completion of their internships?

The News generally requires a minimum of three years' experience for most newsroom positions, but interns who have completed their degrees are welcome to apply for permanent jobs.

Are interns allowed to work in departments other than the ones for which they applied?

Yes, for brief periods with the permission of supervisors.

Does The Dallas Morning News provide housing for interns?

The News does not provide housing for interns or pay a housing stipend, but we will assist them in finding somewhere to live. Paying rent and fulfilling lease requirements are the responsibility of the interns.

Must interns have a working vehicle?

A vehicle in good working condition is strongly recommended.

If I submit an application to an on-campus Dallas Morning News recruiter, do I need to fill out the online application as well?

Yes, you must apply through the online link for each internship.

When will I find out if I was accepted?

We will make every attempt to inform applicants of their hiring status no later than Jan. 1, but they should not expect an explanation of why their application was accepted or rejected.