2027 USA TODAY Forward Summer Video Internship - Indianapolis, IN

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2027 USA TODAY Forward Summer Video Internship at IndyStar

The USA TODAY NETWORK is offering paid journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at newsrooms nationwide. The summer internship at IndyStar is for candidates interested in a career path in videography.

Who can apply? 

• College juniors and seniors 
• Recent graduates 
• Graduate students 

Program details 

• Duration: 10 weeks (Dates TBD, but typically beginning in May for the Indy 500) 
• Application Deadline: Nov. 27, 2026, but applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis
• Pay: $18/hr

What you’ll do: 

Gain hands-on experience in: 

• Covering breaking news, sports, features and politics 
• Creating social media content and multimedia storytelling 
• Photography, videography and watchdog journalism 
• Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development and open records 

Responsibilities: 

• Shoot, edit and produce video for multiple platforms and audiences 
• Collaborate across newsroom on all types of video storytelling
• Gather and edit colleagues' video into focused clips for distribution on multiple platforms

Requirements: 

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond required) 
• Strong writing, research and fact-checking skills 
• Critical thinking, adaptability and attention to detail 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
• Availability for evening and weekend work 
• Ability to pass a background check 

How to apply: 

Submit a single PDF file that includes: 

1. Your resume (1–2 pages) 
2. A cover letter explaining how you’d approach the role 
3. Links to 3–6 samples of your work 

Complete your application by Nov. 27, 2026, to be considered.