Apply to The Daily Illini
Thank you for your interest in joining our staff! Please fill out the interest form below to be notified when the application is available again!
Kickstart your career by joining The DI and contributing to over 150 years of journalistic excellence at the University of Illinois.
(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.
