Intern

The Chicago Tribune seeks students and recent graduates interested in a 6-month paid internship as a reporter based at the Capitol in Springfield. Applicants should have an aptitude and interest in understanding and reporting on government policy and politics and why it all matters. The position features a mix of fast-paced action and opportunities to dig into deeper enterprise, working with some of the best political reporters and editors in the business. Preferred candidates have completed at least one internship at a daily news organization other than their college paper. Additionally, candidates must be able to work in the United States legally. Interns will work 40 hours a week and must be able to, and often do, cover major stories their first days on the job.