Software engineer Job at The Minnesota Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN

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  • The Minnesota Star Tribune
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a 10-week summer software engineering internship with our Product Engineering team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to learn how we build and maintain the digital products that power our award-winning news platform.

This internship is ideal for someone who is early in their software engineering journey and eager to gain real-world experience in a collaborative and inclusive environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and have opportunities to contribute to both internal and external tools.

Interns will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks between June and August for $26/hr.

What You'll Do

  • Learn to build and maintain software with support from your team
  • Assist with small frontend or backend tasks using TypeScript and frameworks like React or NextJS
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to understand and implement features
  • Participate in team activities such as standups, sprint planning, and code reviews
  • Gain exposure to how we deploy and support production systems


What We’re Looking For

  • Some experience with coding, either through coursework, personal projects, or previous internships
  • Interest in web development and modern frameworks like React, NextJS, NestJS or similar
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, Typescript, or similar languages
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn, and the ability to ask good questions


Nice To Haves (but Not Required)

  • Basic understanding of Git and version control tools Exposure to backend technologies or APIs
  • Exposure to Typescript is a plus Experience using GitHub or similar tools
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or deployment concepts


This internship is designed for learning and growth. You don't need to know everything—we're here to help you develop the skills you need to succeed as an engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • College sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience articulating design thinking, and a resilience to hear and act on critiques
  • The ability to juggle multiple projects at once
  • Experience using Figma to create wireframes and high-fidelity designs
  • Strong organizational skills
  • A track record of collaboration
  • The ability to learn new concepts quickly


Application Requirements

  • A resume detailing your experience
  • Two references, including titles, phone numbers and email addresses
  • A portfolio OR github OR clear examples of your engineering work


All applications must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Contact [email protected] with 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.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.
  • Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.


2025 award winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 recognition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer internship, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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