What Are Newspaper Jobs at Summer Camp?

Newspaper Jobs at Overnight Camps

Newspaper jobs at summer camps are a beloved niche role for working journalists, writing teachers, and student journalism advisors who love mentoring kids through the craft of reporting. From classic camp newspapers at traditional sleepaway camps to multimedia editorial programs at specialty residential journalism camps, newspaper staff get to spend the summer running the editorial process with campers — from pitching stories to printing the final issue.

As a newspaper instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach interviewing, reporting, writing, editing, and layout while managing the publication of camp-wide newspapers throughout the summer. You’ll partner with photography, design, and admin teams to produce regular issues — sometimes weekly, sometimes per session. Many co-ed residential camps publish camper-led newspapers that capture the season’s events, profiles, and humor, creating real-world editorial experience inside the sleepaway camp.

What does a newspaper instructor at summer camp do?

You’ll teach interviewing, reporting, writing, editing, and layout while running the editorial process for camp newspapers. Most sleepaway camps with newspaper programs publish weekly or per session throughout the summer camp season.

What background works best for newspaper jobs at sleepaway camps?

Working journalist experience, communications degrees, school newspaper advisor backgrounds, and strong editing skills are all great fits. Comfort with kids and familiarity with layout tools matter most at residential camps.

How often do summer camp newspapers publish?

It varies. Specialty residential journalism camps often publish weekly papers, while traditional sleepaway camps may publish a session-end magazine or yearbook. Frequency and format vary widely across overnight camps.

What does the pay look like for newspaper jobs at summer camps?

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.

Is newspaper usually combined with other roles?

Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend newspaper with journalism, photography, and media programs. Multi-discipline media instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with strong editorial offerings.