Reporting Intern, HQ (Spring 2027)
POLITICO
Arlington, VAFresher53m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship program.
What You'll Do
Interns will work on the following teams:
- Breaking News: Cover fast-paced developments in real time, quickly turning around stories on Washington’s most important power players and events.
- Policy: Work as full-time beat reporters on a policy reporting team covering the federal government's role in American life, including health care, transportation, technology, education, and more.
What You'll Need
- Demonstrated interest in Washington, politics and policy.
- Strong foundational reporting and writing skills.
- Excellent news judgement.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
- Proven experience in a newsroom.
- At least one professional news media internship or job preferred.
Internship Details
- Dates: January-May 2027
- Pay: $23/hr
- Schedule: Hybrid, full-time 40 hours/week
- Location: Arlington, VA (HQ)
- Application deadline: Monday, October 26 at 11:59pm EST
Submission Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter (In your cover letter, please rank your interest in the two offered internships: breaking news or policy.)
- 3-5 original clips to showcase your experience. (Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible. Do not submit clips behind a paywall.)