Summer 2026 Graphics Internship Job at The Seattle Times, Seattle, WA

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  • The Seattle Times
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Every year, The Seattle Times offers a series of paid summer internships to outstanding students eager to build a career in journalism. For 10 weeks, our interns have the privilege to work closely with members of our Pulitzer Prize-winning staff members on a variety of real-world assignments as employees of our established, renowned metropolitan newspaper and website. Next summer, you could be paid to train in your chosen profession at the Northwest’s leading daily news media organization.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Create maps, charts and illustrations for a wide range of assignments from news to features, business and sports.
  • Generate visual story ideas.
  • Engage in regular conversations with your supervisor, editors and graphic artists to learn from their feedback.
  • Meet assignment deadlines set by the graphics team.

 

Qualifications

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications listed, you may still be a candidate for this position. We encourage you to showcase any additional skills and unique experience as it relates to the role and its objectives. Strong preference is given to those applicants who specifically demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms.

  • Applicants must be Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors (including graduating Seniors) attending a four-year college or university, or graduate students.
  • Applicants must be journalism majors or have a demonstrated commitment to print or online journalism, possess social media skills, and be digitally astute.
  • Internship experience at other news organizations is strongly preferred.
  • Applicants must have experience with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and should have strong data visualization, drawing, mapping and design skills.

 

Application Instructions

  1. Complete and submit your application below. We will only accept applications submitted through this page – applications mailed via USPS, as well as emails and calls, will not be considered.
  2. When attaching your resume and cover letter, please use the following naming convention: Internship-Document-ApplicantName . Example: Graphics-CoverLetter-JohnDoe.
  3. Submit three references familiar with your work (with at least one reference being a current or former manager or supervisor).
  4. Include a portfolio with links or examples of your work, including static/interactive graphs, maps, infographics, explanatory graphics or illustrations. Please collect any content and include this as one file, with any associated links included being accessible and not behind a paywall.
  5. Deadline: submit your application package by Friday, October 31 st , 2025 at 4 p.m. PT.
  6. Confirmation: You will be notified once your application has been received. Check your file size before submitting. You will not receive a confirmation email if your file size exceeds the 10MB limit.

 

Compensation: The pay for this position is $21.30 per hour.

 

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays
  • Public transit subsidy
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription

 

Please do not follow up about your application. We will notify all applicants about our decision after the deadline, which may take up to two months. For application assistance only , send questions to internships@seattletimes.com . Requests for updates will not be answered.

 

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Summer internship,

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