Digital Intern, The Economist

Journo Resources Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist in London is offering two paid digital internships for one year, starting in autumn. Roles involve writing and editing World in Brief, and managing the app and homepage, collaborating with senior journalists, and occasionally pitching and writing stories across the newspaper.

Successful applicants need excellent writing and analytical skills; previous journalistic experience is not required. Knowledge of business, economics, finance, science or technology is helpful.

Qualifications

• Previous journalistic experience is not required.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit World in Brief and manage the app and homepage.
• Work closely with experienced journalists and pitch/write stories across the newspaper.
• Occasionally work on weekends.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Analytical skills

Job description

The Economist is hiring two digital interns, to be based in London. The internships are paid an annual salary of £30,000. They are full-time, will last a year and begin in the autumn. Successful candidates will write and edit World in Brief and manage the app and homepage. They will work closely with experienced journalists while doing so, and have time to pitch and write stories across the newspaper. The role occasionally involves working on the weekend.

Previous journalistic experience is not necessary; excellent writing and analytical skills are essential. Knowledge of one or more of business, economics, finance, science and technology is helpful.

This role pays £30,000pa.