Capitol Politics Reporter Intern

politico; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship in Sacramento, California reporting from the State Capitol. The intern will play a critical role in our coverage of the state legislative session and the governor.

You're an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies in the largest state.

Qualifications

• Passion for politics and policy and a desire to learn about California politics and government.
• Ability to work early mornings or late evenings to support California Playbook.
• Strong reporting and writing foundations.
• Excellent news judgment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach.
• Proven newsroom experience or internships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce the daily newsletter for California politics.
• Participate in research, reporting, writing, editing and aggregation.
• Contribute to coverage for in-state and national audiences.
• Cover spot news in policy and politics around the State Capitol.

Skills

News reporting

Writing skills

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Entrepreneurial mindset

Internship experience

Job description

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship in Sacramento, California reporting from the State Capitol. The intern will play a critical role in our coverage of the state legislative session and the governor.

You're an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies in the largest state.