2025 Summer Intern - News | Multiple Locations

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

A Summer Well Spent

Share diverse stories that matter and serve the greater good of our local communities.

This internship will begin on June 2 and run through August 1, 2025.

It is a paid, 10-week summer internship. We do not offer fall or spring internships.

Interns will be placed at select TEGNA stations around the country.

What will you do as a news intern?

• Assist producers and editors in creating engaging content for all platforms, including on-air and online
• Research and pitch original stories
• Leverage social media, streaming and digital tools to understand the audience’s needs
• Work alongside producers, editors, anchors, and reporters – occasionally traveling with journalists for stories and live remotes
• Collaborate with TEGNA staffers on special projects as needed

Many of our interns have transitioned to full-time roles within our newsrooms. We are looking for aspiring journalists who embody TEGNA’s curiosity to create meaningful content, spirit to innovate, willingness to identify new opportunities and passion for learning.

How is this Internship Different?

• Resume and portfolio-ready assignments – You’ll engage in hands-on meaningful work assignments that can be directly showcased on your resume and professional portfolio.
• Talent Development – At TEGNA, we believe in growing our talent. You’ll participate in regularly scheduled career development sessions tailored to kick-start your career.
• Media Professional Networking – You’ll network and build relationships with top–tier media professionals.
• Guided mentorship and support – You'll work alongside supportive colleagues who are dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals.
• Paid Internship - Enjoy the advantage of a paid internship that values your contributions.

Requirements:

• In addition to your resume, please include the following in your application:
  • A brief (yes, this shouldn’t take long) cover letter explaining why you’re interested in TEGNA, what you can offer our newsrooms and what your ultimate career goals may be.
  • Any supporting work (a demo reel, portfolio, sample of a video story you’ve done, or any published articles)
• You are a current junior or senior at a US college/university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• You are studying journalism, communications, or a related field
• You want to pursue a career in one of the following four categories:
  • TV newscast producing
  • Digital news writing
  • TV news reporting
  • TV meteorology
  • Please note: This program is not geared toward individuals with sports aspirations.
• Solid news judgment with an understanding of journalistic standards and editorial ethics
• Experience with publishing platforms, current digital and social media technologies and SEO best practices
• Prior experience in fact-checking, reporting, writing, and editing
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to work calmly under deadlines and in breaking news situations

Please Note: This is a very competitive program. Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive each year, we are unable to speak personally with every applicant. We review every application and appreciate the time and energy you put into yours. If you are selected for an interview, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly to you. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to apply. If you are not selected, we encourage you to apply again for other TEGNA opportunities in the future.

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

Recruiting Fraud Alert:

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background.  Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.  

Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from TEGNA, please email askhr@tegna.com.