User Experience (UX) Internship

About the Role

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking a User Experience (UX) Intern to join their Product & Technology team for a 10-week summer internship program from June to August 2027 at their headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. This opportunity is for talented undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences and interested in the product side of local news. Interns will collaborate with various teams to design and improve user-centered products.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX designers on projects supporting company-wide initiatives and serving local news audiences.
• Contribute to various stages of the user experience design process, including user research, UX strategy, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.
• Assist in planning, conducting, and synthesizing user research to identify user needs and opportunities for product improvement.
• Create and maintain design documentation, annotations, and supporting materials for cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of the design system for consistency across digital products.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and usability evaluations to improve user experiences and product quality.
• Present design concepts, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders and project teams.
• Work on meaningful, real-world projects providing hands-on experience in news product design and audience engagement.
• Build a portfolio of UX work and gain exposure to how product, design, and technology teams collaborate.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Current sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student, or a recent college graduate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of design thinking principles.
• Ability to incorporate feedback into iterative design solutions.
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable learner with the ability to quickly grasp new tools, technologies, and concepts.
• Passion for user experience design and creating meaningful digital products.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Application Requirements

• Resume highlighting relevant education, coursework, skills, and experience.
• Two professional or academic references, including title, phone number, and email address.
• Portfolio, case studies, or work samples demonstrating UX design experience and design thinking capabilities.

Compensation

The hourly pay rate for this internship is $22.55.