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The Detroit News/Rosa Parks Internship

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation and The Detroit News have revived a program offering two 10-12-week internships for the summer to matriculating scholars. This internship offers full-time employment at The Detroit News. The internship includes a 5-day, 37.5-hour workweek, while complying with conditions of the Newspaper Guild contract.

Applicants for this internship must:

  • Have been named a Rosa Parks Foundation scholar
  • Have completed at least one of year of college
  • Complete the application form below, which includes submitting:
    • Resume
    • Work/writing samples (4-10 samples preferred)
    • References (minimum of 2 required, non-family preferred)

If selected, all interns must:  

  • Have a driver’s license
  • Have access to reliable transportation
  • Pass a pre-screen drug test
  • Acquire adequate housing for the summer