News Intern - The Olympian

Join us in the summer as a paid intern and gain practical education and professional experience, and have a great time working alongside reporters in our newsroom. You’ll leave with clips that will help you get a job in the field. Our company: The Olympian is one of 30 news organizations in the McClatchy Company. We’re a Puget Sound news and information company, with our newspaper, website (theolympian.com) and other products on different delivery platforms. We primarily serve Thurston County, focusing on state and local government, the local economy from housing to businesses, and the issues that have people talking, as well as breaking news. We are an award-winning organization with a reputation for accuracy, fairness, credibility and civic purpose. Our community involvement touches readers. Our news imperatives bring them information fast and truthfully. The summer internship/core mission: Our goals are many. First is to educate and train aspiring journalists in the principles and rigors of their desired profession. Second is to bring new voices to our newsroom to give us fresh perspectives. Third is to put you to work – you will write stories, shoot photos and make videos.