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McClatchy Media · 2 months ago

News Intern - Wichita Eagle

Wichita, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

McClatchy Media is hiring interns for the summer of 2026 at The Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com, providing students with practical education and professional experience in a newsroom environment. Interns will work alongside professional journalists as reporters or audience growth editors, contributing to news stories and engaging with local audiences.

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Responsibilities

Gain practical education and professional experience and have a great time working alongside reporters in our newsroom

Report thoroughly, write clearly and grasp the elements of storytelling, recognizing visual components and social connections

Craft sharp, concise, clean social and newsletter copy that helps readers understand and engage with the local news

Qualification

News writingNews judgmentAudience engagementStorytellingCollaboration

Required

The ability to write quickly, accurately and well

Solid news judgment

Drive, with an instinctive grasp of what will engage an audience

A strong entrepreneurial spirit, good curiosity and high energy

A collaborative style

Company

McClatchy Media

McClatchy Media Company is shaping the future of media by bringing together trusted journalism, engaging lifestyle and entertainment content, trend analysis, and innovative distribution solutions.

Founded in 1857