McClatchy HBCU Development Internship Program
2 weeks ago
Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact? The McClatchy HBCU Development Program is your exclusive, multi-year journey into the world of media. This program guarantees summer internships every year of college and secures you a full-time job upon graduation-yes, guaranteed
We're not just shaping the future of journalism-we're building it with you. If you're passionate, curious, and ready to grow, this is your chance to learn, innovate, and become a leader in media, technology, business, or beyond.
What You'll Get:
- Guaranteed Summer Internships: A 10-week paid internship every summer starting at $15/hour.
- Hands-On Experience: Work on real-world projects with seasoned professionals and industry leaders.
- Mentorship That Matters: Get guidance, feedback, and support to help you thrive in your career.
- Flexibility Tailored to You: While this program is primarily remote, certain news reporting internships may offer hybrid or on-site opportunities to provide these immersive experiences in the newsroom.
- A Full-Time Job after graduation-seamlessly transition from college to career with us
We're searching for freshmen and sophomores at accredited HBCUs who:
- Have a 3.0+ GPA (transcript required)
- Show a passion for careers in journalism, business, multimedia, marketing, finance, digital design, product innovation, tech, AI/technology, and more.
- Are involved in extracurricular activities or volunteer work.
- Love a challenge, value teamwork, and want to make a difference in their communities.
- Complete two to three consecutive summer internships (10 weeks each).
- Commit to working full-time at McClatchy for one year post-graduation.
- Explain why you're a strong fit for the McClatchy HBCU Development Program and how this opportunity aligns with your goals, interests, and values. You may touch on:
- What excites you about joining a company that tells stories, drives innovation, and impacts communities.
- How your passions and skills connect to McClatchy's mission.
- How you hope to grow personally and professionally through this multi-year experience.
- Please also include:
- A copy of your transcript
- A resume
- Application deadline: 5 p.m. EDT December 31, 2025.
Why McClatchy?
At McClatchy, we're the storytellers, innovators, and champions of local communities. Through this program, you'll be part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and your unique voice.
Ready to jumpstart your career and change the game? Apply today and let's build the future together.
Questions? Contact Rhema Bland at rbland@mcclatchy.com.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $15 per hour. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, department equity, training, geography and local wage and hours laws.
About the McClatchy Media
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.
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