Product Management Internship - Fall 2026

Product Management Internship - Fall 2026

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We're seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state's most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a fall product management internship in our digital product department. We select talented college juniors, seniors and graduate students with an interest in the business and technology side of local news. Product management interns will work alongside our product managers through every stage of building or iterating on a product. They will work with departments around the company, including news, advertising, consumer growth and marketing. Each internship will be crafted around the applicant's skills and interests.

Interns will work 20 hours per week for 18 weeks between August and December, at an hourly rate of $21.89.

Preferred qualifications:

• A technology background with a passion for news, OR a news background with a passion for technology
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and products (content management systems, newsletters, mobile apps, etc.)
• Comfort pulling insights and making data-driven decisions
• Basic understanding of product discovery (user research, usability testing, experimentation, etc.)
• Proficiency with tools like Figma, Airtable, Jira, Miro, etc.
• Ability to translate user needs into product ideas or requirements
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• The ability to juggle multiple assignments at once
• Strong organizational and project management skills

What you'll do:

The product management intern will work with other product managers, software engineers, designers, data analysts, and stakeholders on projects with company-wide impact. Projects could include user research, testing and experimentation, building a product strategy, or refining and executing new features. Previous interns have done competitive research, scoped new features, built user communication strategies, crafted OKRs and led user acceptance testing for a new product.

Throughout the hiring process, applicants will have the opportunity to share their skills, passions, and interests to help shape what their projects will look like. Interns can expect to leave The Minnesota Star Tribune with a stronger news product portfolio and an expanded understanding of product thinking in local news.

Application requirements:

• A resume detailing your experience
• Two references, including titles, phone numbers and email addresses
• A portfolio OR case studies OR clear examples of your product work
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All applications must be submitted by March 29, 2026.

Contact sydney.lewis@startribune.com with any questions.

More about the Minnesota Star Tribune:

At the Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here's a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
• Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Minnesota Star Tribune does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.