<p>2025 Summer Pulliam Fellowship Program - Indianapolis, IN</p> <p>The USA TODAY NETWORK is offering paid journalism internships to college students and recent graduates at newsrooms nationwide. This posting is for candidates interested in interning at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Indianapolis Star in the areas of news reporting, audience and photography; please indicate your area of interest in your cover letter.</p> <p>Who can apply:</p> <ul> <li>College juniors and seniors </li><li>Recent graduates </li><li>Graduate students </li></ul> <p>Program details:</p> <ul> <li>Duration: 10-12 weeks (Dates TBD) </li><li>Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 </li></ul> <p>What you'll do:</p> <ul> <li>Gain hands-on experience </li><li>Covering breaking news, sports, features, and politics </li><li>Writing headlines, creating social media content, and multimedia storytelling </li><li>Photography, videography, and investigative journalism </li><li>Participation in training led by veteran journalists on topics like interviewing, writing on deadline, ethics, source development, and open records </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Write 4-5 stories per week, including breaking news, features, and event coverage </li><li>Conduct interviews (in person, by phone, or virtually) </li><li>Research and gather information from various sources </li><li>Produce multimedia content to support stories </li><li>Collaborate in brainstorming sessions </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism program (junior year or beyond preferred) </li><li>Strong writing, research, and fact-checking skills </li><li>Familiarity with AP style </li><li>Critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail </li><li>Valid driver's license and reliable transportation </li><li>Availability for some evening and weekend work </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:</p> <ul> <li>Your resume (1-2 pages) </li><li>A cover letter explaining how you'd approach the role </li><li>Links to 3-6 samples of your work </li></ul> <p>It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.</p>