Discover how our students are helping to fill gaps in local news coverage.
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist are weekly community newspapers owned and operated by The Daily Iowan.
The UI 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 online and in print.
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Curious about news reporting?
“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.”
-Ty Rushing, Assistant Professor of Practice
"I have loved getting the opportunity to work for the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and the Solon Economist! The supervisors were amazing and super accommodating, and everything that I’ve learned from working there is incredibly valuable as I prepare to pursue journalism post-college!"
Internship application
Visit The Daily Iowan to apply and learn more about the reporting, design, and business positions. Interns will primarily work out of the Daily Iowan office in Iowa City but should expect to travel to Solon, Mt. Vernon, Lisbon and the surrounding communities. Student interns will be paid $13.00 per hour and will work 10-20 hours per week. Applications accepted year-round.
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
Questions?
Jason Brummond
jason.brummond@dailyiowan.com
E141D Adler Journalism Building