Capitol Hill Business Intern — News & Growth

Punchbowl News, Capitol Dome, Power People Politics, The Tally, The Canvass, The Daily Punch are trademarks of AJ Press LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Punchbowl News is offering a spring 2027 business internship based in Washington, DC, with a focus on the business side of political news coverage. The role targets students majoring in business, journalism, or media who want hands-on experience in revenue and operations.

The internship provides exposure to advertising, subscriptions, partnerships, marketing, community engagement, and events, alongside collaboration with the editorial team for interviewing lawmakers.

Qualifications

• Be at least juniors, seniors or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college for the duration of the internship.
• Have a keen interest in pursuing a career in business, journalism or media.
• Be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to learn and grow with the guidance of Punchbowl News staff.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of sales and marketing materials, including proposals and presentations.
• Identify and research potential growth areas and market trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement revenue-generating initiatives.
• Support the planning and execution of special events and external engagements.
• Help maintain customer databases and CRM tools.
• Work closely with the entire business team to provide administrative support and assist with general day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales support

Marketing materials

CRM tools

Revenue generation

Education

Junior/Senior/Graduate student status

Job description

Punchbowl News is offering a spring 2027 business internship based in Washington, DC, with a focus on the business side of political news coverage. The role targets students majoring in business, journalism, or media who want hands-on experience in revenue and operations.

The internship provides exposure to advertising, subscriptions, partnerships, marketing, community engagement, and events, alongside collaboration with the editorial team for interviewing lawmakers.