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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

Interning with The Indy is a one-of-a-kind experience. I got to work with a great staff — on stories big and small — who helped me become a better reporter, writer, communicator and journalist.”

— Zach Bright, 2021 intern

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We take applications at any time, but upcoming application dates are as follows:

Fall 2025 reporting internship applications accepted until Jul. 11, 2025.

Start dates are negotiable, but suggested timeframe is Aug. 25 to Dec. 19, 2025.

Requirements

• College junior, senior or graduate with at least one prior internship for a news organization
• Ability to work full time (40 hours a week)
• 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 8 p.m. (or until your planned story is filed) as well as some weekends (as required by events)
• A reliable vehicle and the ability to cover events in person in Nevada
• Strong writing skills (a writing test may be administered)
• Strong internet research and information-gathering skills
• Experience with table-building or working in Excel
• Willingness to do some data entry
• 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:

• Data journalism and/or info-mapping skills
• Experience in one or more data graphics platforms (like Google Fusion, Tableau, Infogram, etc.)
• Spanish language skills are a big plus

Pay and benefits:

• Indy interns are short-term employees.
• $17+ per hour
• $25 per paycheck (every two weeks) cell phone use allowance
• Three days of paid PTO

To apply:

Please fill in and submit application here: 

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