Summary:
The South Florida Sun Sentinel is offering a full-time STEM reporting internship for graduate or undergraduate students.
What you will do:
Research, report and write articles to be published on SunSentinel.com and in the South Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper
Collaborate with members of the editorial news teams to brainstorm ideas and pitch content on topic areas primarily focused on businesses and artificial intelligence, although topics might expand to include cybersecurity, robotics, advanced medical techniques, climate change and more
Assist with the creation and editing of content, including articles, social media posts, and other written or visual materials
Make contact with sources at Innovation Centers in South Florida to explore advancements in the fields of science and technology, specifically related to AI, and pitch/report/write articles based on those explorations
The person selected as the science-technology intern will work full time for 10-12 weeks in the early part of 2026 (start date is flexible depending on the student)
At the conclusion of the internship, compose a summary that can be shared with Sun Sentinel newsroom managers to guide future coverage of key topic areas, as well as shared with the student’s institution of higher learning to help forge future collaborations
What you will bring:
Interns generally are current college students, but we also will consider recent college graduates
Professional experience through a previous internship or freelance work is strongly preferred, though students whose experience is limited to campus media also will be considered
Completion of basic journalism courses
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Who we are:
The South Florida Sun Sentinel, founded in 1910, serves Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun Sentinel's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. We are headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and are part of Tribune Publishing Company.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/TPCO/job/Deerfield-Beach-Florida/Intern_R2623. Along with your resume, please include a short letter describing your background, career goals, and internship objectives; three references; two to four clips demonstrating proficiency in writing on STEM topics; and a 750-word essay that discusses how you would benefit from the work, as well as how the public might benefit from the articles generated in the internship.
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
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