The English Department’s summer internship program in journalism offers students the unusual opportunity to get on-the-job experience at local media outlets. Internships are available at venues both in Detroit and in Ann Arbor and typically last 8-12 weeks May-August. Exact timing will vary from placement to placement.
Funding is available to support students and their work in this program. While all LSA students are welcome to apply, preference will be given to English majors, English minors / Creative Writing minors then students who have enrolled in one or more journalism-related courses in the Department of English.
Please click here to begin your 2025 Summer Journalism Internship Program application
Application tips:
- Update your cover letter and resume. It is likely that your cover letter and resume will be sent to multiple organizations for consideration, so do not address your cover letter to any specific organization. Cover letters should be addressed to: Internship Director Lisa Makman.
- Submit the Summer Journalism Internship Application by Sunday, March 2nd at 11:59PM.
