“One of the best local news sites in the country.” - Politico

Want to be part of the future of local journalism? Want to make an impact with your work every week and be part of a thriving - and growing - newsroom? The Daily Memphian offers you a unique opportunity to become part of one of the country’s leading local news sites in one of the country’s most dynamic and diverse cities.

The Daily Memphian is one of the largest non-profit local newsrooms in America, with about 40 full-time journalists and 20 regular contributors. We are a locally led, locally owned, fully independent online news site founded in 2018 and focused on all aspects of the Memphis area, from local government and sports to food, arts & culture, business, education, neighborhoods and much more. Our full-time staff is more than 50% female and 25% people of color.

We’re looking for the following positions: 

Fall 2025 Interns

The Daily Memphian seeks applicants for its fall 2025 internship program. 

Applicants can either be college students or recent college graduates.

We seek to hire one intern who will cover metro stories (this can include but is not limited to public safety, courts, education and government), and one intern who will cover mainly arts and culture stories, in addition to other beats as needed. 

Applicants should specify which role they’d like to be considered for. 

Interns will work 20 hours a week, with a schedule based on both The Daily Memphian’s needs and the students’ classes and other responsibilities. Pay is $15 per hour.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. Interns will be required to work in The Daily Memphian offices, located in East Memphis, five days per week. 

Interns must have a driver’s license and their own reliable transportation to cover assignments.

Interns will be expected to complete 2-3 stories per week during their term.

A successful applicant will have strong writing skills, enthusiasm for exploring a career in journalism, and a spirit of collaboration, both within the intern cohort and within the newsroom. 

Internships will be for one semester only. The internships will commence with a day of orientation.

To apply, send a resume and at least three journalism writing samples to Elle Perry, eperry@dailymemphian.com.

A writing test will be sent to candidates that The Daily Memphian is interested in moving forward with.

Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative

Company Description

Join our mission at The Daily Memphian to save the future of local journalism! We are a non-profit news source in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to delivering impactful, high-quality local news reporting.

Job Description

As a Junior Digital Advertising Sales Representative, you will play a critical role in developing relationships with businesses and selling digital advertising, sponsorships and sponsored content solutions. This role is ideal for those eager to prospect and create their own book of business by engaging with new clients and delivering tailored advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and Develop New Business: Build your own client list by identifying and reaching out to potential advertisers.
• Cultivate Client Relationships: Educate clients on the value of advertising with The Daily Memphian and establish strong partnerships.
• Create High-Impact Campaigns: Design effective campaigns and collaborate with the team to ensure client objectives are met.
• Achieve Sales Targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
• Track Performance: Oversee client campaigns, share performance insights, and maintain accurate records using Salesforce or similar CRM tools.

Ideal Candidates Possess

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with cold calling, prospecting, and client engagement.
• Positive, driven, and self-motivated attitude.
• Familiarity with digital advertising concepts (prior experience is a plus but not required).
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to start your sales career in a supportive team environment.
• Training and development to help you grow in digital advertising and sales strategy.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of local journalism.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@dailymemphian.com.

Read more about The Daily Memphian:

• “One of the best local news sites in the country.” – Politico
• “Driving a shift in the digital media business.” – The New York Times
• “In Memphis, a lab experiment for local news.” – The Atlantic
• “Ghost papers and news deserts: Will America ever get its local news back?” – The Washington Post
• “The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention.” – NiemanLab at Harvard
• “Digital startups with strong financial backing are hitting key targets” – The Poynter Institute
• “Reviving Local Media: The innovations helping publishers thrive in the age of digital” – Forbes
• “Startups are pushing back against the rise of ‘news deserts’ and the pitfalls facing local journalism” – CNN: Reliable Sources Podcast

The Daily Memphian is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.