Apply to The Daily Illini
Our Spring 2025 application is now closed. Decisions will be sent out no later than the evening of Feb. 10.
If you are interested in joining, fill out the interest form below to be contacted with updates for the Fall 2025 hiring cycle.
Kickstart your career by joining The DI and contributing to over 150 years of journalistic excellence at the University of Illinois. Apply to The Daily Illini during our next hiring cycle!
(James Hoeck)
Eligibility
Any student studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is encouraged to apply, with the exception of second-semester seniors. You do not have to be pursuing a journalism-related degree to apply.
We’re looking for reporters, writers, photographers, videographers, designers, social media personnel, website developers, data analysts and more!
Entry-level positions are unpaid internships, however we offer paid positions for editors and assistants.
Application Process
- Fill out an application below (Once made available).
- Our editorial team will review all applications and contact applicants regarding decisions.
- Selected applicants will complete required trainings, including a mandatory ethics training for all new hires.
- Once training is completed, the next step is to fill out all necessary paperwork, found at the front desk of the Illini Media office.
- Executive editors will process your paperwork and assign you access to your Illini Media Company Google and Slack accounts.
- Complete section specific trainings, which may include additional meetings, quizzes, etc.
Email our hiring team at [email protected] if you have any question about the application process.
Alternatively, use this link to access the form.
By filling out the interest form or application, you agree to be contacted via email by The Daily Illini regarding information including but not limited to the hiring process, recruitment updates and application decisions.
