Hungry to grow your reporting, storytelling and photo/video skills?
The Lexington Herald-Leader, judged to be the best newsroom in Kentucky by the state’s press association, is seeking an ambitious reporter and a proven photographer/videographer for 10-week, paid internship positions in our Lexington, Kentucky, newsroom.
This is an on-site, hands-on opportunity to bolster reporting, writing and visual storytelling skills while working with seasoned, award-winning editors, reporters and photographer/videographers.
As a Herald-Leader Intern, You Can Expect To
- Tackle consequential stories and assignments throughout the summer.
- Be treated like a staff member.
- Be assigned to a senior-level mentor during the internship and receive coaching, training and mentoring.
- Work daily with seasoned staffers and work directly with local leaders.
About The Herald-Leader
The Herald-Leader is a content powerhouse for the commonwealth of Kentucky. It places an emphasis on powerful public service work, compelling storytelling, breaking news and enterprise reporting. We are seeking interns who are motivated with a fire in the belly and a desire to develop and grow new skills. We promise a rigorous 10-week program that places a premium on your professional growth.
Previous experience reporting and/or producing for a student or professional news publication is mandatory. This internship program involves on-site work, so be prepared to live near our Lexington newsroom.
To apply: Please upload a
persuasive cover letter that outlines why you are a journalist, why you want to be part of our team, shares two professional successes, and the skills you want to grow during our summer program. We also want you to upload
a resume and at least
5 samples of your best news-related work. Incomplete applications may not be given full consideration.
Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT Dec. 31, 2025
Questions: Contact McClatchy Deputy Director of News Talent Acquisition & Development Rhema Bland at rbland@mcclatchy.com.
About McClatchy
The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month,The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.
