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How much do overnight data journalism internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight data journalism internship in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Data Journalism Internship vs Data Journalism Assistant?

AspectOvernight Data Journalism InternshipData Journalism Assistant
CredentialsRelevant coursework, basic data skillsSimilar, often entry-level
Work EnvironmentFast-paced newsroom, project-basedOffice or remote, supporting team tasks
Employer & IndustryMedia outlets, news organizationsMedia companies, journalism teams
Search & ComparisonOften searched by students/internsMore experienced roles, but related

The Overnight Data Journalism Internship is typically a short-term, project-focused role aimed at students or early-career individuals gaining hands-on experience in data-driven reporting. In contrast, a Data Journalism Assistant may be a more permanent or ongoing support role within a news organization, assisting with data analysis and story development. Both roles require foundational data skills and are common entry points into data journalism careers, but they differ mainly in duration, scope, and level of responsibility.

Are data journalists in demand?

Data journalists are increasingly in demand as news organizations seek to enhance storytelling with data analysis and visualization skills. The growth of digital media and the need for investigative reporting using data tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau contribute to strong job prospects in this field.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Data Journalism Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Associate Director for Data & AI Investigations and Partnerships

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP)

College Park, MD • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Overview

The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, part of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, seeks an innovative and collaborative data journalist to serve as Associate Director for Data & AI Investigations and Partnerships. The role will lead new initiatives in data curation, support data-driven reporting partnerships, incorporate AI, and teach a hands‑on class.

Responsibilities
  • Launch and manage a new initiative to gather and maintain a curated set of newsworthy data and document collections for journalists and researchers to use.
  • Assist the Howard Center director in establishing and managing data‑driven reporting collaborations with professional and academic newsroom partners.
  • Manage selected student‑driven investigative data journalism projects in collaboration with professional news organization partners.
  • Integrate large language models and other AI technologies responsibly into the investigative reporting workflow.
  • Oversee the work of a Howard Center staff member and graduate fellows specializing in investigative data journalism.
  • Teach one hands‑on class per year tied to Howard Center data investigations.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience producing investigative data journalism as a reporter.
  • Experience managing investigative data journalism projects as an editor, project manager or similar role.
  • Experience building and maintaining newsworthy databases or document collections for internal newsroom or external partner use, or managing people engaged in that work.
  • Experience experimenting with or a demonstrated interest in large language models, agentic systems, machine learning or other AI approaches for investigative reporting.
  • Experience establishing or managing editorial collaborations with newsroom partners.
  • Teaching and mentoring experience (university‑level teaching, workshops, or informal training of newsroom colleagues).
  • Management experience with professionals, interns, or early‑career journalists.
  • Interest in storytelling forms tailored to reach new audiences.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of four years post‑college experience as a professional journalist, including data journalism experience.
Application Materials

Resume, cover letter explaining interest and alignment with responsibilities and preferred experience, and links to three examples of prior work (data‑driven investigative stories, data products, tools, or teaching materials).

Benefits
  • 41 days of leave per year (22 vacation, 3 personal, 16 holidays) and 15 days sick leave.
  • Choice of defined‑benefit retirement plan (state pension) or defined‑contribution plan with employer match.
  • State of Maryland insurance for healthcare, prescription drugs, dental, vision, term life, accidental death, long‑term disability.
  • Tuition remission for you and dependents.
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
EEO Statement

University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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