Reporting Intern - Fall 2026

Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

The Staten Island Advance/SILive.com is seeking energetic and enthusiastic students (or recent graduates) who have completed coursework in journalism or communications to spend a semester in our newsroom as part of our paid Intern program.

The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

The Advance/SILive.com Internship immerses students in the media industry with real-world work, training and connection-building with working journalists.

Interns have the exciting opportunity to pursue real-time reporting in the field, to learn the systems and tools used by media professionals and to serve our borough as part of our community news team.

Areas of focus for interns may include reporting, writing, photography, social media, videography and/or podcasting.

You will gain experience at a diverse, forward-thinking media organization that is committed to growing a robust digital news report for the Staten Island community.

Internships are offered year-round, and interns work part-time on a schedule that balances school responsibilities.

We welcome students from a broad range of majors and areas of focus, but applicants must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You must also be a self-starter.

Interns often have the opportunity to pursue work in the field, so this position requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events for news assignments. Knowing your way around Staten Island is a plus, and you may be required to work in our office on occasion, so - while not required - we are always excited to welcome Staten Island residents, current or former.

Interested candidates should complete an application, and attach a cover letter and resume.

We also welcome inquiries from professors, teachers, and community organizations or groups about connecting talented students with our internship program.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Staten Island Media Group, which includes the Staten Island Advance and silive.com, is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit .

The Staten Island Media Group offers a comprehensive suite of print and digital advertising solutions to generate more leads, build your brand awareness and ultimately grow your business. As the largest, most trusted news source of relevant news and information on Staten Island, we make it easy to reach the customers your business needs to grow.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.