Colleges Student Intern, Fall 2025 - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is accepting applications for its Leon H. Carter newsroom internship, a 12-week remote program aimed at developing the next stars in sports journalism.

In Short

• Remote internship with potential travel to New York City.
• 12-week program running from late August to November 2025.
• Involvement in covering college football with news and features.
• Collaborate with reporters and pitch ideas during brainstorming sessions.
• Requires 30-40 hours of work per week.
• Open to undergraduate and graduate students, with a preference for juniors and seniors.
• Pay rate of $20.00 USD per hour.
• Requires a resume, essay, letters of recommendation, and writing portfolio.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Deep knowledge and passion for sports is required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Previous newsroom internship experience is a plus.
• Ability to work 30-40 hours a week.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of sports is essential.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in a professional newsroom.
• Opportunity to work on informative sports coverage.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
• Develop writing and reporting skills.
• Potential for future employment opportunities.