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MDDC’s 2026 internship cohort gains hands-on newsroom experience

Six emerging journalists completed paid newsroom placements across Maryland and Delaware.

1 min readSep 4, 2026By MDDC Press AssociationPublisher: MDDC Press Association
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MDDC Press Association celebrated six interns who worked in newsrooms across Maryland and Delaware during its 2026 internship program. The paid, eight-week placements gave participants direct experience reporting, photographing, editing and producing journalism for local audiences.

The program pairs emerging journalists with working newsroom teams and expects interns to build a substantial portfolio, including roughly 35 to 40 published clips. Participants also receive training and professional connections that can help launch a career in local media.

Read the full cohort announcement at MDDC Press Association. This summary is based on the original September 4, 2026 article.