AJC Reporting Intern - Summer 2026

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is proud to offer paid summer internships for Reporting interns. These internships provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced, modern newsroom serving audiences across Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. 

Program Details 

• 12-week program, mid-May through early August 2026 

• In-office, based in our Midtown office in Atlanta 

• Interns should expect to work the Fourth of July weekend and occasional additional weekends 

• Internships are temporary positions; no full-time employment is guaranteed 

Eligibility 

• Rising college junior, senior, or graduate student 

• We also accept applicants who have graduated within six months of the internship start 

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship 

Application Materials 
Please submit the following materials: 

• Resume 

• Cover letter, including: 

• Which internship you’re applying for (Reporting or Photojournalism) 

• For Reporting intern candidates: Specify which coverage area you’re most interested in (business, politics, opinion, metro/state, investigative, lifestyle, Black culture, or sports) 

• Short statement (about 300 words) on why you want to pursue journalism 

• How an AJC internship supports your goals 

• Three links, PDFs or samples of your work 

• Two references with contact information 

Reporting Intern 

Reporting interns join one of AJC’s newsroom teams, including business, politics, opinion, metro/state, investigative, lifestyle, Black culture, or sports. Interns work as contributing reporters. You’ll pitch ideas, report independently, write on deadline, and collaborate with editors, visuals, and audience teams. This role is ideal for students who want real newsroom experience and are excited to grow as digital-first journalists. 

What You’ll Do 

• Report and write stories on deadline 

• Conduct interviews and interact with the public 

• Pitch story ideas and contribute to daily coverage 

• Collaborate with editors, photographers, and digital teams 

• Learn newsroom workflows and digital publishing practices 

Qualifications 

• Prior experience with campus media and/or professional news internships strongly preferred 

• Experience with daily deadline reporting and writing required 

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent time management 

• Knowledge of AP style 

• Eagerness to learn and grow as a journalist 

• Awareness of video, photography, or other digital skills is a plus 

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!