Be an Indy Intern

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When you start an internship at The Indy, you start with editors who trust you to write larger projects or breaking news, who help you prepare for interviews with prominent figures and give you the feedback needed to become a better writer. You won’t ever feel alone walking into assignments because your editors will have communicated with you on what their vision for coverage is, what the issues are and why the coverage matters to the public. This has been a fulfilling experience from the beginning to end and you come out of the the internship with a deeper understanding of the state.

— Annie Vong, 2025 intern

Being an intern at The Nevada Independent is such a jumpstart for your career. From Day 1, you'll be writing high impact stories on local policy, and you'll have an amazing team of editors behind you guiding you along the way and helping you learn and grow as a reporter. Everyone at The Indy is always happy to help you, and working in such a collaborative newsroom gave me the confidence and capacity to take on any story and ask for help when I need it. I wouldn't change a thing about my experience at The Indy. From start to finish, you'll leave with a portfolio you're proud of and a team of people cheering you on."

— Kiara Adams, 2025 intern

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Current Opportunities

2026-2027 News Reporting Fellow

The Nevada Independent fellowship is an intensive, hands-on opportunity to learn from the experienced reporters and editors at our nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet. From day one, fellows will be challenged to work on a broad range of sophisticated stories that explore how politics and policy affect everyday Nevadans, with plenty of mentorship and support along the way. The experience spans a key election season in a swing state and the state’s biennial legislative session, and fellows are encouraged to propose further beats and specialties that meet the needs of the newsroom.

Fellows will also work to present and promote their reporting in multiple formats, including through TikTok and other vertical video platforms, and learn to produce rigorous fact checks. Because the fellowship is a key pipeline from which we have hired full-time reporters, we are seeking serious candidates who aspire to journalism careers and have had successful internships or work experiences in newsrooms in the past.

Please submit a resume, cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and 3-5 work samples at this link. Applications will be accepted at least through Feb. 6, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.

Time frame:

The initial term of the fellowship is six months, with renewal available for an additional six months contingent on successful completion of the first term. Start and end dates are negotiable, but the suggested term of employment is June 1, 2026, through May 28, 2027.

Requirements:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree by start of the fellowship term, with at least one prior internship for a news organization
Ability to work full time (40 hours a week) from Nevada
Internet access and a laptop (we do not maintain a physical office so this is a mostly remote work opportunity)
Ability to work weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (or until your planned story is filed)
Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings (as required by events)
Reliable transportation and the ability to cover events in person
Strong writing skills (a writing and style test will be administered)
Strong internet research and information-gathering skills
Experience with table-building or working in Excel
Willingness to do some data entry and appear in videos to promote stories
Ability to multitask or change directions from day to day without getting flustered
Ability to self-manage and work independently
Ability to generate story ideas

Desired skills:

Data journalism and/or info-mapping skills
Experience in one or more data graphics platforms (like Google Fusion, Tableau, Data Wrapper, Infogram, etc.)
Spanish language proficiency (including the ability to comfortably interview people, present scripted vertical videos and discuss your work conversationally on a podcast in Spanish) is a big plus

Pay and benefits:

Indy fellows are short-term employees.
At least $18 per hour
$25 per paycheck (every two weeks) cellphone use allowance
Generous PTO and holiday package

Spanish-language social media intern

The Nevada Independent En Español is seeking an intern who speaks Spanish with native proficiency to create engaging videos and graphics that will help us grow our audience of Nevada Latinos.

This position requires 10-15 hours per week in the spring semester (February through May 2026). Work schedule is flexible and the job is work-from-home, although candidate should be based in Nevada. Pay is $18 per hour.

The preferred candidate has:

Journalism experience and a track record of communicating complex topics in a clear, accurate and captivating way
Native proficiency Spanish and strong Spanish writing skills
Expertise in social media and building an audience
Willingness to work extended hours and occasional weekends during breaking news and for last-minute tasks as needed
Familiarity with video and graphics programs, such as Capcut, Canva, Audiogram, Infogram, or similar graphic design programs
Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Tasks will include:

Adapting written stories into compelling vertical videos and appearing on camera to present them
Writing and translating copy for social media
Scheduling and confirming post-publication accuracy in posts on social media channels
Developing basic graphics to promote stories and communicate news
Other tasks as deemed necessary by members of Spanish editorial team

Time Frame:

Start and end dates are negotiable, but suggested term of employment is Feb. 2-May. 29, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

Journalism experience and a track record of communicating complex topics in a clear, accurate and captivating way
Native proficiency Spanish and strong Spanish writing skills
Expertise in social media and building an audience
Willingness to work extended hours and occasional weekends during breaking news and for last-minute tasks as needed
Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills:

Vertical Video Recording
Data journalism and/or info-mapping skills
Experience in one or more data graphics platforms (such as Google Fusion, Tableau, Data Wrapper, Infogram, etc.)
Familiarity with video and graphics programs, such as Capcut, Canva, Audiogram, Infogram, or similar graphic design programs

Benefits:

Nevada Independent interns are short-term employees.
$18 per hour
$25 per paycheck (every two weeks) cell phone use allowance