The Maine Monitor is delighted to host an intern through the The Ida B. Wells Society Summer Investigative Reporting Internship Program. It will be a paid 10- to 12-week program, and we expect interns to be based in Maine for the summer.

The ideal candidate will have investigative instincts and a desire to report stories that hold officials and institutions accountable. The reporting intern will use a variety of journalism skills, including interviewing, data collection and analysis, public records research, and occasionally taking photographs or developing data viz graphics to accompany stories. The intern will also work with The Maine Monitor staff on audience engagement strategies to amplify stories produced during the internship.

We are seeking an ambitious intern who will report and write in-depth stories on critical issues in Maine. Our reporting intern will research and write stories about issues of public interest under the direct supervision of the editor and deputy editor. They will work closely with editors to craft a mix of deep dives and quicker stories that make complicated issues accessible to a wider audience and that uphold the highest standards of journalism ethics and accuracy. The work requires organization, careful planning and attention to detail, but rewards flexibility and creativity.

The intern should plan to live in Maine for the duration of the internship, but there is flexibility on the precise location so long as it is within driving distance of Portland or Augusta. Our newsroom operates remotely from within Maine, and gathers regularly for in-person newsroom meetings.

Interns attend weekly newsroom meetings as well as meetings with editors, who will help guide the intern through all steps of the process, including developing a successful pitch, honing reporting techniques, structuring stories and finalizing pieces for publication.

Applications are due by January 3, 2026. You can find more information about the application process on the Ida B. Wells Society website.