New

AJC Archives Intern - Summer 2026

Cox
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
6205 Peachtree Road (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is proud to offer a paid summer internship for an Archives Intern. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, modern newsroom serving audiences across Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. Program Details 12-week program, mid-May through early August 2026 In-office, based in our Midtown office in Atlanta Interns should expect to work the Fourth of July weekend and occasional additional weekends Internships are temporary positions; no full-time employment is guaranteed Application Materials Please submit the following materials: 1. Resume 2. Cover letter - In your cover letter, please include the following items. This should all be submitted in one attachment. Short statement (about 300 words) on why you want to pursue journalism How an AJC internship supports your goals Three links, PDFs or samples of your work Two references with contact information Archives Intern The AJC Archives Internship is designed for graduate students pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). This internship provides hands-on archival experience within a major modern newsroom and focuses primarily on processing and preserving the AJC's physical archives. This role is ideal for a student who is passionate about archival work, preservation and the stewardship of journalistic history. What You'll Do Process and organize AJC's current physical archival collections Apply archival best practices, including More Product, Less Process (MPLP) principles Create and update finding aids and descriptive metadata Assess materials for preservation and long-term storage Work independently on assigned projects with guidance from newsroom leadership Support ongoing archival initiatives and special collections projects Qualifications Current MLIS graduate student required We also accept applicants who have graduated within six months of the internship start date Strong preference for applicants with experience in campus archives, special collections, libraries or previous archival roles Familiarity with basic archival practices, including MPLP Excellent time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom environment Don't miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! USD 22.02 - 33.08 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Benefits: Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.