Job Description
Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
PHOTO INTERNSHIP - MLIVE MEDIA GROUP
Grand Rapids
MLive is an award-winning, highly innovative, digital news organization where experimentation and flexibility are a must. We are leaders in digital news, yet our core mission is top-tier journalism. MLive is a strong media partner to advertisers, with an innovative suite of products to help them connect with their best customers.
As an Advance Local Photo Intern with MLive , you will join a dynamic and inclusive newsroom team focused on local journalism for one of the country's largest privately owned media companies. This paid, full-time internship runs May 11, 2026, through August 29, 2026 (40 hours per week). Interns are reimbursed for mileage, and project work is encouraged.
Interns will be responsible for pitching story ideas, covering assignments, producing photo galleries, creating social media posts, and contributing video and multimedia content. Some writing will also be required.
Interns will be provided with a MacBook Pro equipped with Adobe Creative Suite, along with access to Nikon pool equipment.
A successful candidate will be able to cover general assignments in-person. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a cover letter and work samples.
The pay rate for this position is $15.00/hr.
Application Deadline :
Final deadline for applications is April 15, 2026.
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.
MLive Media Group 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 www.advancelocal.com .
MLive Media Group is an audience-first, digitally focused media company encompassing all content, sales and marketing operations for: MLive.com, as well as newspapers The Grand Rapids Press, The Muskegon Chronicle, Kalamazoo Gazette, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, The Ann Arbor News, The Flint Journal, The Saginaw News, and The Bay City Times. In addition to being Michigan's #1 news and information provider, MLive Media Group is Michigan's largest local media advertising network, allowing advertisers to reach local audiences in communities across the state.
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 contact 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.
