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About the Role
The Athletic is accepting applications for its Leon H. Carter newsroom internship for the fall of 2026.
The NHL intern will play a key role in the hockey department, writing and reporting on stories across the league’s 32 teams. This is a 12-week program running from September to December 2026. The intern will be embedded within the NHL department’s News, Enterprise and Trending team, which will expose the intern to quick-turn assignments as well as deep-dive projects exploring some of the most compelling storylines in hockey. The mission of The Athletic’s internship program is to attract and develop the industry’s next stars. The intern will help shape our most informative hockey coverage while also helping to advance our goal to be the top destination for sports news around the world.
This is a remote internship for candidates residing in the US and Canada only. It may require some travel to Chicago and/or New York City. Candidates in New York City have the option of working on-site in the New York City office.
The rate of pay for this role is $20 USD per hour.
The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
Write NHL breaking news stories.
Pitch, report, write and fact-check hockey stories.
Follow The Athletic’s editorial standards.
Attend regular editorial meetings and collaborate with NHL editors and reporters on ideas and assignments.
Edit and publish hockey stories.
Requirements
Undergraduate students who are ideally in their junior year, senior year, or a recent graduate.
Ability to work a 30–40 hour work week, including nights and weekends.
A journalism background and an understanding of how newsrooms operate.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Flexibility: ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment where needs and priorities can change quickly.
Deep knowledge of and passion for hockey.
Application Directions
Attach a resume.
Provide an essay between 500-700 words explaining why you should be considered by The Athletic for this internship.
Attach 2 letters of recommendation.
Provide a portfolio of at least five relevant samples showcasing strong journalism skills.
The rate of pay for this role is $20 USD per hour.
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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