Product Management Internship

About the Role

Join The Minnesota Star Tribune's Product & Technology team as a Product Management Intern at our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, from June to August 2027. Gain hands-on experience shaping digital products that support local journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, designers, data analysts, and business stakeholders on projects with company-wide impact.
• Support product development initiatives through user research, testing, experimentation, and data-driven insights.
• Assist in defining product strategy and identifying opportunities to enhance user experiences and business outcomes.
• Contribute to the planning, refinement, and execution of new product features and enhancements.
• Conduct competitive research and analyze industry trends to inform product decisions.
• Develop user communication strategies to support product launches and feature adoption.
• Help establish and track objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure product success.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure product quality and readiness for launch.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, align priorities, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects tailored to individual interests, skills, and career goals while building expertise in product management and digital media.

Qualifications

• Current college junior, senior, graduate student, or recent graduate.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, tools, and technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Track record of collaborating effectively with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take initiative on new challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Compensation Range: $22.55 per hour.

Application Requirements

• Submit a current resume highlighting relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
• Provide two professional or academic references, including their titles, phone numbers, and email addresses.
• Submit a portfolio, case studies, or other examples that demonstrate your product management experience, skills, and project work.

Contact sydney.lewis@startribune.com with questions.