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Summer 2027 Internships at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Review-Journal 2027 News Internships

Metro Reporting Internships

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering three summer 2027 Metro reporting internships. We’re looking for ambitious, inquisitive and enthusiastic reporters who are eager to use shoe leather to help cover breaking news in this vibrant city while contributing impactful enterprise.

Our ideal candidates are near graduation or recent college graduates who have completed at least one previous internship or have experience working for a college publication or other professional news organization. We’re especially interested in applicants who speak fluent Spanish. Candidates should be able to generate original story ideas, handle breaking news assignments, shoot video and be active on all social media platforms. Assignments can range from breaking news and criminal justice to politics, local government, education and community profiles.

Start and end dates for the internships are flexible, but we’re looking for candidates who are able to work between 10 and 12 weeks in the summer, from May or June through August or September. Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance may be asked to continue through the fall.

Las Vegas is as dynamic a news market as anywhere in the country, and the Review-Journal is the area’s dominant news source. Southern Nevada is home to about 2.4 million people, plus up to 200,000 visitors on any given day. It is a diverse metro area with a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, and it’s a half-day drive or less to some of the West’s most spectacular outdoor recreation and national parks.

The Review-Journal is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. A reliable vehicle is required for reporting internships. The internships pay $18 per hour plus mileage reimbursement, and interns will receive a $1,000 readjustment allowance in their first paycheck.

The deadline to apply for these summer reporting internships is Dec. 4, 2026.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three to five work samples to Mark Bowder, Metro Editor, at mbowder@reviewjournal.com

Business Reporting Internship

Have a passion for writing about innovation, employment trends and the economy? The Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering a summer 2027 Business reporting internship. We’re looking for an ambitious, inquisitive and enthusiastic reporter who is eager to use shoe leather to help cover breaking news in this vibrant city while contributing impactful enterprise.

Our ideal candidate is near graduation or is a recent college graduate who has completed at least one previous internship or has experience working for a college publication or other professional news organization. Previous business reporting experience is preferred. We’re especially interested in applicants who speak fluent Spanish. Candidates should be able to generate original story ideas, handle breaking news assignments, shoot video and be active on all social media platforms.

Start and end dates for the internship are flexible, but we’re looking for candidates who are able to work between 10 and 12 weeks in the summer.

The deadline to apply for this summer reporting internship is Dec. 4, 2026.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three to five work samples to Erin Edgemon, Business Editor, at eedgemon@reviewjournal.com.

Las Vegas Review-Journal Photo Internship

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering a summer 2027 photography internship. We’re looking for ambitious, detail-oriented candidates with a creative eye and the drive to produce dynamic visuals. A Review-Journal internship will provide you with hands-on experience covering a wide array of assignments, including breaking news, major sporting events and world-renowned entertainment.

Your portfolio should show your strength in news, features, sports, portraits and in-depth stories and video. Our ideal candidate is near graduation or is a recent college graduate who has completed at least one previous internship or has experience working for a college publication or other professional news organization. We’re especially interested in applicants who speak fluent Spanish.

Interns are a key part of our robust staff and are called upon to produce content for multiple platforms. Interns are expected to perform like staff members: shooting and editing multiple assignments on deadline, running livestreams and recording video. Interns receive constructive feedback from both editors and staff to improve lighting, composition, lens work, cropping, toning and captions.

Las Vegas is as dynamic a news market as anywhere in the country, and the Review-Journal and reviewjournal.com are the area’s dominant news sources. Southern Nevada is home to about 2.4 million people, plus up to 200,000 visitors on any given day. It is a diverse metro area with a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, and it’s a half-day drive or less to some of the West’s most spectacular outdoor recreation and national parks.

The internship pays $18 per hour plus mileage reimbursement and entails a full-time schedule. Interns will receive a $1,000 readjustment allowance in their first paycheck. The deadline to apply for the 2027 summer internship is Dec. 4, 2026. The summer internship will run from May or June through August or September (dates are flexible) with the possibility of an extension through the end of the year.

Qualifications

Online photography portfolio that includes news, features, sports, portraits and in-depth stories and video.
Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or have graduated within one year of the internship start date.
Experience at a college or professional news organization. A previous internship at a mid-size to metro news organization is recommended.
The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.
Audio/podcast production skills are a plus.
Must have a vehicle in good working condition.
Canon camera equipment will be provided.

The Review-Journal is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

To apply, send a link to an online portfolio, a cover letter and a résumé with at least three references to Director of Photography Sam Morris at smorris@reviewjournal.com

Las Vegas Review-Journal Video Internship

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering a 2027 summer video journalism internship. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how broadcast video journalism works alongside digital and print to distribute news to Southern Nevada. You will learn live and edited broadcast video production, including editing, writing and reporting techniques, and have an opportunity to pitch and create your own stories. You’ll work alongside and collaborate with Review-Journal reporters, anchors, producers, digital team members and social media team members. As part of the internship, you will help cover a wide range of assignments, including breaking news, major sporting events and world-renowned entertainment.

Interns are a key part of our award-winning staff and are expected to perform like staff members: shooting and editing multiple assignments on deadline, running live-streams and recording video. Interns receive constructive feedback from both editors and staff to improve video production, including lighting, audio quality, and video capturing techniques. You will have the ability to utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video and graphics and use your creativity to inform and engage in written and visual media. You’ll take an active role in discovering, shooting, and creating new content, including stories, videos and podcasts. You will shoot, write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences. We welcome creative ideas, innovation and a collaborative nature. If there is an interest in on-air opportunities, we will ensure you are prepared to report from assignments.

Our ideal candidate is near graduation or is a recent college graduate who has completed at least one previous internship or has experience working for a college publication/video news program/podcast or other professional news organization.

The internship pays $18 per hour plus mileage reimbursement and entails a full-time schedule. Interns will receive a $1,000 readjustment allowance in their first paycheck. The deadline to apply for the 2026 summer internship is Dec. 4, 2026. The summer internship will run from May or June through August or September (dates are flexible).

Qualifications

A portfolio showcasing your strength in a diverse range of topics, including news, features, sports and entertainment, is required for consideration.
Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or have graduated within one year of the internship start date.
Experience at a college or professional news organization. A previous internship at a mid-size to metro news organization is recommended.
The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.
Audio/podcast production skills are a plus.
Photography skills are a plus but not required.
Must have a vehicle in good working condition.
Video equipment and editing software will be provided.

The Review-Journal is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

To apply, send a link to an online portfolio, a cover letter and a résumé with at least three references to Traci Wilson, Vice President of Digital Strategy, at twilson@reviewjournal.com.

Sports Reporting Internship

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering a 2027 summer/fall sports reporting internship. We’re looking for an ambitious, competitive and enthusiastic reporter who is eager to help cover one of the nation’s most exciting sports markets while contributing impactful enterprise, breaking news and compelling storytelling across multiple platforms.

Our ideal candidates are near graduation or recent college graduates who have completed at least one previous internship or have experience working for a college publication or other professional news organization. Candidates should be able to generate original story ideas, handle breaking news assignments, conduct interviews, shoot video and be active on all social media platforms. Experience covering college or professional sports is preferred.

Interns will work alongside our award-winning sports staff covering major professional, collegiate and amateur sports throughout Southern Nevada. Coverage opportunities may include the Raiders, Golden Knights, Aces, Athletics, Aviators (Triple A baseball), NBA Summer League, UNLV athletics, PWHL, Formula One, UFC, boxing, National Finals Rodeo, high school sports and other high-profile sporting events that make Las Vegas a year-round sports destination.

Start and end dates for the internship are flexible, but we’re looking for candidates who are able to work from May or June through the end of 2027.

Las Vegas has emerged as one of the country’s premier sports cities and is home to some of the most compelling stories in American sports. The Review-Journal is Southern Nevada’s dominant news source, serving a metro area of approximately 2.4 million residents and millions of annual visitors. From major league franchises and marquee sporting events to high school athletes and community sports, interns will gain experience covering a wide range of stories in a fast-paced digital newsroom.

The Review-Journal is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. A reliable vehicle is required. The internship pays $18 per hour plus mileage reimbursement, and interns receive a $1,000 readjustment allowance in their first paycheck.

The application deadline is Dec. 4, 2026. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three to five work samples to Bill Bradley, Assistant Managing Editor/Sports, at bbradley@reviewjournal.com