“My internship at The Dallas Morning News was the single most important job I’ve ever had. It impressed my professors in college, helped me get summer internships and even scored me jobs in my first few years as a professional. The name alone — The Dallas Morning News — is one everyone knows.”

~ Sarah Blaskovich, entertainment writer and former intern

“Working in the features department gave me the chance to work one-on-one with one of the best editors I’ve ever met. For someone who didn’t major in journalism, this internship felt like a much-needed crash course on how to tell compelling stories.”

~ Miguel Perez, 2018 intern

“I would not be a journalist today without The Dallas Morning News internships. As a high school intern, I learned the basics of news reporting and digital journalism. As a college intern, I helped hone in on the skills necessary to be a journalist. I developed lifelong friendships with my fellow interns and made professional connections that allowed me to build a career in the news business.”

~ Charlie Scudder, Collin County reporter and former high school and college intern

“One thing that I’ve noticed about being an intern here at The Dallas Morning News is that you don’t feel like you’re an intern when you’re here. You come in and people expect you to be a full-time reporter the minute that you step into the door.”

~ Nataly Keomoungkhoun, audience team member and former college intern

“It’s really great the Washington intern isn’t confined to any one thing — I got to have some experience reporting on Capitol Hill, the presidential election and congressional elections. I was also able to do a range of stories, from straight news to analysis to profiles.”

~ Maddie Ngo, Washington bureau intern

The Dallas Morning News College Internship Program

The Dallas Morning News, Texas’ leading newspaper, offers summer internships in local news, business, features, editorial, audience, sports, photography, copy editing and data journalism. Summer positions are also available in political reporting at our Washington bureau and at our Spanish-language publication, Al Día. Several departments also have openings for interns during other times of the year.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree (associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or 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

Summer interns are full time for 10 to 12 weeks. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, interns will be paid $16 an hour for a 40-hour workweek, except for the Washington intern, who will be paid $17 an hour.

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 training sessions and other events. Interns who need to work remotely will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

NOTIFICATION

The Dallas Morning News will notify applicants who are not selected, but they should not expect an explanation of the decision. Once an 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.

Newsroom members and panelists from other organizations lead training sessions on 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 and a lunch with the publisher.

Interns 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. 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. 29, 2021, through the application link 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 may have graduated within six months of the internship start date. Previous daily newspaper experience is requested.

Are interns paid?

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, interns will be paid $16 an hour for a 40-hour workweek for 10 to 12 weeks. The Washington intern will be paid $17 an hour. Interns are eligible for overtime but not for holiday pay unless they are scheduled to work.

Can internships be extended?

Yes, internships may be extended 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 training sessions and other events.

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 car?

A vehicle in good working condition is strongly recommended.

When will I find out if I was accepted?

We will make every attempt to inform applicants of their hiring status early in the new year, but they should not expect an explanation of why their application was rejected.

Descriptions of the individual internships and links to apply can be found at this website.

The Dallas Morning News High School Mentorship Program

The Dallas Morning News offers a summer mentorship program for juniors and seniors in Dallas-area high schools. Each student is paired with a mentor for weekly meetings and invited to attend training sessions with other staff members and college interns.

The program is unpaid, but students can work with their mentor to produce between one and three paid freelance stories for publication.

The News notifies journalism advisers at area schools in February about how students can apply for the program, with the deadline in March. For more information, email HSJournalism@dallasnews.com.

The Dallas Morning News High School Journalism 101

High School Journalism 101 is a yearlong program designed to teach students about the field of journalism. We host occasional sessions on journalism-related topics and sponsor an annual contest to award student journalists for their work.

HSJ101 2019

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