This posting is for an internship at the Hendrick's County Republican and is not a position with Free Press Indiana.

Under the supervision of the editor and publisher, and in cooperation with his designee, the journalism intern will assist with content creation as needed and assigned. Responsibilities include producing daily/weekly and enterprise content for The Republican’s print and digital products. Interns are required to produce professional content utilizing the SPJ code of ethics, and the Associated Press style guidelines.  

For more than 175 years, The Republican has been Hendricks County’s dedicated storyteller. Founded in 1847 — 15 years before the Civil War — the paper was born when local leaders gifted a printing press to bring news, connection and advocacy to the people of Danville and beyond. The Republican continues to honor its mission as a truly local, independently owned newspaper covering the full sweep of life in Hendricks County: births, passings, arrests, triumphs, and struggles. The Republican shares news from the block and from across the world, preserving small-town character while adapting to a changing media landscape.

This internship is funded by the Hendricks County Community Foundation in partnership with the Hendricks County Republican Newspaper and Free Press Indiana.

• Research stories, including finding reliable source expert data.
• Schedule and conduct interviews.
• Determine which format is appropriate for the story being told.
• Write/produce well-constructed stories based on reliable information.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly deadlines.
• Communicate routinely with intern coordinator and intern editor.
• Take and edit photos/videos; gather relevant information for appropriate captions.
• Suggest social media posts for each piece of content created.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations for communication and productivity; specific situations may be negotiable.

• Communicate with supervisors/editors daily via the editor’s preferred method of contact (i.e., email, text or Slack channel, etc.).
• Communicate w/ supervisor, in advance of working hours, taking care not to exceed the hourly weekly limit.
• Create timely stories as assigned, typically completing the work within two- to three-days, either independently or in cooperation with another team member; create two to three enterprise stories over the course of the internship.
• Interns should be coachable, exhibit a positive attitude and good work ethic, and display a willingness to take initiative.

Expectations for daily/weekly workflow; reasonably flexible based on project timelines, etc.

• Interns should plan to work Monday through Friday, but should understand that weekend event coverage, etc., may occur. The editor will work with the intern to provide those assignments in a timely fashion, so that any additional part-time jobs can be responsibly managed.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

This position is not for a beginner. Interns should have some experience either with student media or a previous internship — class assignments alone will not qualify applicants for this position.

• Professional, business-appropriate attire is expected.
• Interns should have a reliable mode of transportation.
• Interns should have reliable and accessible technology — cell phone, laptop, etc. 
• Recent graduates/intended May graduates are eligible to apply.

TO APPLY

Fill out the form below and include:

• Cover letter defining interest in The Republican.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one from someone who can speak to the applicant’s work outside of a classroom setting.
• Transcript.
• Link to online work portfolio.

Apply by the close of business on April 13, 2026. Reach out to Lisa Renze, lisa.renze@freepressindiana.org with any questions about the role or the application process.

• The intern will earn $5400 for the summer — $18/hour x 30 hours per week x 10 weeks.
• The intern is not eligble for benefits.
• The intern should plan to work with the Republican editor and publisher to determine a starting date