Description
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist are weekly community newspapers owned and operated by The Daily Iowan. The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has partnered with The Daily Iowan to hire reporting, design, and business interns to work at the the community papers. Interns work alongside professional staff to produce original content published in print and online.
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"Being a social and digital media intern for the Solon Economist and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun has taught me so much about conversing with local communities and building connections that will last. It's very fulfilling to work in a news space dedicated to connecting with the people, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in the journalism field."
Application
Visit https://dailyiowan.com/community-news-internships/ to learn more about the positions and how to apply. Interns will be paid $13.00 per hour and will work 10-20 hours per week. Applications for internships will be accepted year-round.
Priority application deadlines:
- Spring 2026: January 15, 2026
- Summer 2026: April 15, 2026
- Fall 2026: June 15, 2026
Want to learn more?
“The idea behind this class is multifaceted: It provides the University of Iowa journalism students a unique real-world experience while in a classroom setting guided by veteran community journalists. This partnership also allows us to support local newspapers (The Solon Economist and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun), which are the backbone of any thriving small town, alongside the schools, churches and business community.”
-Ty Rushing, Assistant Professor of Practice
Questions?
Jason Brummond
jason.brummond@dailyiowan.com
E141D Adler Journalism Building