Editorial Internship, Spring 2024

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring editorial internship program. Interns work on our magazine, our breaking news desk or our policy and politics reporting teams:

Breaking News interns cover fast-paced developments in real time, quickly turning around stories on Washington’s most important power players and events
Policy and Politics interns work as full-time beat reporters covering the political tensions and policy debates over the federal government role in every aspect of American life
Magazine interns. Magazine interns fact-check and produce POLITICO’s long-form stories and analysis, assist the editorial and visual teams with research, and pitch, report and write their own ambitious features on American politics and culture

Internship date ranges and application deadlines:

Application Deadline: October 31, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST
Internship Dates: January 2024 - May 2024
Hours: 40 Per Week
Compensation: $23/HR

Who You Are:

Enterprising and creative journalists who want to report, write, and research for an audience of political and policy junkies.
Work well under pressure
Have an avid interest in Washington

What You'll Need:

Proven experience in a newsroom
3-5 original clips to showcase your experience
A letter of recommendation and cover letter are required. Your cover letter must specify whether you are applying for a breaking news, policy or magazine internship. Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application