Editorial Intern

The New Republic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Republic is seeking a six-month editorial intern starting January 4, 2027, in New York. The position pays $15 to $20.40 per hour and runs until July 2, 2027, with full-time hours during standard business times.

The intern will perform copy editing, fact-checking, transcription, administrative duties, and contribute writing for the website. Training is provided; journalism experience is preferred. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Interest in news and language accuracy.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Journalism experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit web pieces and newsletters daily, working with the chief copy editor.
• Fact-check web pieces of varying lengths in collaboration with web editors.
• Handle administrative duties: manage RightSignature paperwork for freelancers and maintain the editorial calendar in Asana.
• Write for The New Republic's breaking news feed when time and ability allow.
• Report to the executive editor and support editorial operations.

Job description

The New Republic is seeking an intern to join our editorial team for six months starting on January 4, 2027. The position pays $15 - $20.40/hour and lasts until July 2, 2027. This is a full-time position during regular business hours.

The intern reports to the executive editor and has five key responsibilities: copyediting, fact-checking, transcription, administrative duties, and writing for our website. While applicants do not need to have experience in all of these areas—training will be provided—the right candidate will be someone who follows the news, obsesses over language and facts, is well-organized, and pays close attention to detail. Journalism experience, educationally or professionally, is preferred.

Your week will look something like this:

Copy editing.

Working alongside our chief copy editor, the intern will copyedit web pieces and/or newsletters on a daily basis.

Fact-checking.

Collaborating with our web editors, the intern will fact-check web pieces of various lengths on an intermittent basis.

Administration.

Helping our web editors, the intern will handle RightSignature paperwork for freelancers and maintain the editorial calendar in Asana.

Writing.

As time and ability allow, the intern will write for TNR’s breaking news feed.

The New Republic is committed to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with criminal records, veterans, and people with disabilities.