The Tribune School, Chandigarh, students complete one-week newsroom internship

A group of mass media students completed an enriching one-week internship at The Tribune, one of North India’s oldest and most respected English-language newspapers, established in February 1881. The internship was conducted at the School edition, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic world of print journalism. The students had an enriching experience as the internship kicked off with self-introductions and a comprehensive orientation session. Students were introduced to The Tribune’s rich legacy, organisational structure, newsroom hierarchy, and the roles of various departments. The participants engaged in a hands-on workshop on article writing and copy editing. They learnt the importance of crafting effective headlines, using leads, fact checking, and adhering to the AP style while maintaining the newspaper’s editorial tone. A guided tour of the printing press provided insight into the newspaper production process — from layout and plate-making to printing. Students were introduced to the CMYK colour model, understanding the use of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks in newspaper printing. The students observed the process of digitising printed material using flatbed and roll scanners. The session focused on high-resolution scanning, handling file formats, and maintaining image quality for archiving and digital use. The internship concluded with an interactive session on layout and design. Students used professional design software to arrange newspaper elements — headlines, images, columns, and advertisements — and understood how final pages are prepared for print. The internship proved to be a valuable exposure to real-world journalism, blending theoretical understanding with practical experience. Participants left with a deeper appreciation of the craft, technicalities, and responsibility that go into publishing a daily newspaper.