News Intern - Columbus

The Ledger-Enquirer seeks a talented breaking news intern reporter to join its award-winning newsroom in Columbus, Georgia, one of the coolest cities in the Deep South. Join the newsroom that is known for holding accountable those in power. At the Ledger-Enquirer, we put a premium on breaking stories first and as well as investing in hard-nosed, accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else. Our journalism focuses on our local communities, and in that role we have the ability to spotlight problems, highlight solutions and truly make a difference -- all the reasons you got into journalism. And we are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States. We are located on in west Georgia, not only a lively region for news but an interesting place to live/ with an excellent quality of life. Our community has a vibrant arts and music scene, is known for its food and is about a 90-minute drive to Atlanta. As our breaking news intern, we’re seeking a versatile and resourceful journalist. You’ll need a passion for crime, courts and trending news and the drive to sift through data, dig through documents and cultivate sources.