Summer 2027 Journalism Internship - Lancaster PA

LNP Media Group, publisher of LNP and LancasterOnline, is seeking motivated, curious and collaborative journalism interns to join our editorial team for Summer 2027. This paid, 12-week internship provides emerging journalists with hands-on experience in a professional newsroom serving Lancaster County.

About the role

Interns will work alongside experienced journalists while developing their reporting, writing, interviewing, editing and storytelling skills. Summer 2027 interns may work with our news, features or sports teams, based on their interests, experience and newsroom needs. Interns will contribute meaningful work from the start and gain exposure to the fast-paced, deadline-driven environment of local journalism.

Responsibilities

• Report, research and write accurate, engaging stories for LNP and LancasterOnline.
• Conduct interviews with community members, public officials, business leaders and other sources.
• Cover breaking news, community events, government meetings, sporting events and other assignments as directed.
• Develop feature stories and enterprise reporting ideas relevant to Lancaster County readers.
• Gather and verify information from multiple sources while maintaining high standards for accuracy and fairness.
• Work with editors to revise and strengthen stories for publication.
• Develop story pitches and contribute ideas during newsroom discussions and planning.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Develop familiarity with digital journalism, including writing and editing content for online audiences.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, photographers and other members of the editorial team.
• Follow LNP Media Group's journalistic standards, ethics, policies and professional expectations.
• Participate in newsroom meetings, coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other editorial and reporting duties as assigned.

Internship Areas

Candidates should indicate their preferred internship area when applying:

• News: Cover breaking news, local government, public safety, community issues and other stories affecting Lancaster County.
• Features: Develop human-interest, lifestyle, entertainment, culture and community-focused stories that showcase the people and experiences of Lancaster County.
• Sports: Report on local sports, including high school and community athletics, through game coverage, features, interviews and other sports-related assignments.

Assignments may cross departments depending on newsroom needs and the intern's interests.

What You'll Gain

• Build a portfolio of published work.
• Chase and report breaking news.
• Cover local sports and community events.
• Develop compelling feature and enterprise stories.
• Strengthen interviewing, reporting, writing and editing skills.
• Learn how a professional local newsroom operates.
• Receive feedback and mentorship from experienced journalists and editors.
• Work as part of a collaborative and supportive journalism team from day one.

Qualifications

• Current college student, recent graduate or emerging journalist seeking professional newsroom experience.
• Demonstrated interest in journalism, reporting, writing or related communications work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct interviews and interact professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to accept feedback and incorporate editing and coaching into work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities or breaking news.
• Previous experience with a student newspaper, professional publication, digital media outlet or other journalism environment is preferred but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation for reporting assignments.
• Must be able to work in person in Lancaster County for the duration of the internship.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-week paid internship beginning in late May and concluding in early August 2027. Because journalism does not always occur during traditional business hours, schedules may vary depending on the assigned department and coverage needs. Some evening or weekend assignments may be required.

Benefits

• Free housing provided for the duration of the internship.