Ferris Summer Opportunities for Student Internships in Journalism are funded by the endowment of Edwin F. Ferris, Class of 1899, to support summer internships in writing, publishing and journalism, in both print and digital media. The goal is to help students acquire experience in news organizations and in companies that publish books, magazines or journals. All first-year students, sophomores, and juniors who have completed at least one journalism course at Princeton may apply. Requests from students in the journalism minor will be prioritized.
Applications should be submitted through the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE) unless otherwise specified. All internships are listed as “JRN Ferris Summer Opportunities” + the name of the placement below. Please refer to individual opportunities for application deadlines.
Oral History Fellowship with the Mpala Research Centre
This is an exciting opportunity for a rising or graduating senior to commence an oral history project of the Mpala Research Centre, a hub of field-based scientific research located in Laikipia County, Kenya. This fellow will serve as the first to pilot JRN x MPALA, an ongoing oral history initiative in which JRN students will capture the voices and stories of key figures in Mpala’s history and ongoing community. Working with Ferris Professor Andrea Bernstein, a long-time public radio journalist, the fellow will conduct interviews with key stakeholders affiliated with the Mpala Research Centre both in the U.S. and in Kenya.
The fellow will deepen their skills by doing research and recorded, in-person interviews. The successful candidate will be guided through a multiphase process of doing archival research, setting up and preparing interviews, conducting interviews, and then transcribing and writing them up.
The position is remote but will require some domestic travel along the U.S. East Coast and one international trip of approximately 10 days to Kenya. The fellow will also be required to attend a daylong training at Princeton, as well as several additional days of work at Princeton conducting archival research.
This opportunity will suit graduating seniors or rising seniors with interests in research and recorded interviews. It will provide a firm foundation for any journalistic position, particularly those in broadcast and/or podcasting. There is one position available for this fellowship opportunity.
Dates: June 1-7 to July 31, 2026 (7-8 weeks)
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Housing: Remote position, accommodation provided while traveling
Stipend: $1000 per week, plus travel expensesThis position has been filled and the application for this opportunity is now closed.
The N.J. State House News Service
Part of the Program in Journalism’s New Jersey-based Non-profit Internship Initiative.
Spend six weeks as a researcher and reporter with NJ State House News Service, a news cooperative working with media organizations statewide to publish the work of student journalists who report on the legislature and state government from the capital. Student journalists in the program will cover a range of news events, including legislative hearings, news conferences, political campaigns, and public meetings, as well as conducting in-depth and enterprise work.
Student journalists work with professional editors to develop, report, and edit stories in their particular areas of interest. The news service offers a unique opportunity for students interested in journalism to gain insight into policy and politics while honing the skills needed to succeed in the field. There are up to three positions available for this internship opportunity.
Dates: June 1 – July 10, 2026 (6 weeks)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Housing: On-campus housing provided, includes 2 meals/day
Stipend: $800 per week + transportation allowance up to $900
These positions have been filled and applications for this opportunity are now closed.
McCarter Theatre Reporter-in-Residence
Part of the Program in Journalism’s New Jersey-based Non-profit Internship Initiative.
The Reporter-in-Residence Fellowship at McCarter Theatre offers a Princeton JRN student the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of a premier performing arts center. The student will work as a journalist, pitching stories and reporting on McCarter’s programming, while also gaining exposure to the theater’s operations, through collaborations with McCarter leadership and networking. Depending on their interest, the student can pitch stories focusing on artistic collaborations, the design and production process, engagement with campus and the local community, and talent negotiation processes. The fellowship will culminate in a final written or audiovisual project synthesizing the student’s experience.
Students interested in journalism, the arts, and arts administration who seek to hone writing skills and develop their professional network should apply. There is one position available for this internship opportunity.
Dates: June 22 to July 31, 2026 (6 weeks)
Hours: 15 hours per week, hybrid
Housing: On-campus housing provided, includes 2 meals/day
Stipend: $400 per week
This position has been filled and the application for this opportunity is now closed.
The Jersey Vindicator
Part of the Program in Journalism’s New Jersey-based Non-profit Internship Initiative.
This six-week reporting internship at The Jersey Vindicator provides students with hands-on experience at an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to holding institutions accountable and informing residents about important decisions shaping New Jersey. Interns will work in collaboration with editors and photojournalists to produce stories that matter to New Jersey residents. The interns will be assigned to a reporting project and see it through to publication, which may be investigative, accountability-focused, explanatory, or solutions-oriented. Depending on their interests and the Vindicator’s editorial needs, interns can focus their projects on healthcare, housing, immigration, the environment, long-term care, transportation, criminal justice, or state government. They may also contribute to breaking news coverage if major breaking news related to the work arises.
Students who are strong writers, independent yet collaborative, and committed to New Jersey, its people, and its communities are encouraged to apply. There are two positions available for this internship opportunity.
Dates: June 1 to July 10, 2026 (6 weeks)
Hours: 30 hours per week, hybrid
Housing: On-campus housing provided, includes 2 meals/day
Stipend: $800 per week + transportation allowance up to $900
These positions have been filled and applications for this opportunity are now closed.
Editorial Internship at Now Voyager Magazine
The Editorial Internship at Now Voyager offers a Princeton JRN student hands-on experience working at an emerging magazine of longform narrative reporting, with a strong focus on global issues. The intern will fact-check and proofread essays and articles for the fourth issue of the magazine. They will receive mentorship from the magazine’s team and work collaboratively across functions. There may be opportunities for the intern to pitch their own ideas.
The intern can work remotely, but there are opportunities for in-person/hybrid work from Now Voyager’s NYC office, if desired. This opportunity will suit students with interests in research, writing, fact-checking, and editing. There is one position available for this internship opportunity.
Dates: June 15 to August 10, 2026 (8 weeks)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Housing: Remote position, no housing provided
Stipend: $700 per week
This position has been filled and the application for this opportunity is now closed.
Editorial Internship at TAPinto Princeton Community News
The Princeton JRN student intern will report, write, and manage a portion of the daily content posted at TAPinto Princeton Community News, a hyperlocal, digital news site. TAPinto Princeton also publishes longform features on a wide range of topics. The intern will be responsible for day-to-day news coverage and one longform feature article. Topics will span issues of interest to the town of Princeton, including housing, public schools, and infrastructure. Students who want exposure to the planning and execution of a daily publication may find this experience especially worthwhile.
The internship can be done remotely, with weekly or biweekly meetings scheduled in advance. Students based in the Princeton area may elect to do some in-person reporting. There is one position available for this internship opportunity.
Dates: June 1 to July 10, 2026 (6 weeks)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Housing: Remote OR hybrid, with option for on-campus housing + 2 meals/day
Stipend: $700 per week
This position has been filled and applications for this opportunity are now closed.
