2026 USA TODAY CO. Forward Summer Internship Program, The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO

2026 USA TODAY CO. Forward Summer Internship Program, The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO The Coloradoan, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK is offering paid journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at newsrooms nationwide. The summer internships are for candidates interested in any of the following career paths:  reporting, producing, social media, photography or videography.    This posting is for candidates interested in the following site: The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO Who can apply: College juniors and seniors Recent graduates Graduate students  Program details: Duration: 10 weeks (The internship start date is flexible to accommodate school end and start dates.) Hourly Rate: $18.00 Hours: 40 hours per week Application Deadline: May 1, 2026  What you’ll do: Gain hands-on experience in: Covering breaking news, sports, features, and politics. Writing headlines, creating social media content, and multimedia storytelling. Photography, videography, and investigative journalism. Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development, and open records.  Responsibilities: Tackle daily assignments that could include reporting on breaking news, local government, business and economic development and community events. Must be able to generate story ideas. Gather information from sources at any locations and through any means commonly available for news stories. Interview subjects in-person, over the telephone or in writing via various platforms. Travel quickly to wherever the news occurs or is being disseminated. Research written materials, graphics and photographic materials, as well as audio and video recordings. Quickly and accurately report information, either orally or electronically, for publication. Shoot production-quality photographs (could be on a smart phone) that would be helpful in supporting stories. Participate in brainstorming sessions.  Requirements: Degree-seeking student currently enrolled in a communications or journalism program at a college or university. Students must have completed one year of college. Preference given to more advanced students. Those who have completed undergraduate work, are in graduate programs or are recent graduates are also eligible. Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with public figures within the communities/school districts of coverage. Strong command of AP style, spelling and grammar. Solid factchecking and reporting skills. Well-organized, detail-oriented and flexible. Open to new ideas, new experiences and learning on the job. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Experience performing a wide variety of tasks under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required. This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.    Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:  Your resume (1–2 pages) A cover letter outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. Links to 3–6 samples of your work Complete your application by May 1, 2026, to be considered.   It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.