Editorial Intern Fall 2026

Catholic-Diocese-of-Arlingto; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 39,950,400 - 44,083,200; Part time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a motivated Intern to join our editorial team and gain meaningful experience while supporting the Catholic Herald. This paid internship offers 35 hours per week and a chance to contribute to projects serving our community.

The Intern will work with the editorial staff, writing and editing content for CatholicHerald.com and the print edition, and assist with social media, layout, events coverage, and related duties. Start Sept.

Qualifications

• College student pursuing (or recent graduate) in journalism or related field.
• Strong writing, editing and digital media skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to edit for clarity.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content for CatholicHerald.com and print edition.
• Create content for Catholic Herald social media channels.
• Support layout and production for the print edition.
• Cover diocesan events and assist advertising/circulation as needed.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Social media

Education

Undergraduate journalism

Job description

Catholic Diocese of Arlington - Headquarters, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are seeking a motivated and faith-filled Intern to join our team and gain meaningful experience within the Diocese of Arlington. This internship offers the opportunity to support the mission of our organization, grow professionally and spiritually, and contribute to the projects that serve our broader community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ArlingtonCatholic Herald( www.catholicherald.com ) is the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington and supports the Church’s mission to evangelize by providing news from a Catholic perspective.

The Intern will support the Herald’s work by undertaking and completing a variety of projects and assignments principally on behalf of the editorial staff. This is a paid internship of 35 hours a week with a tentative start date Sept. 14 , 2026, ending in December 2026. This position will be based onsite in Arlington, VA.

Pay rate: $17.00.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Help the editorial staff increase efficiency and productivity by carrying out a range of initiatives, including:
• Propose, write and edit content for CatholicHerald.com and/or the print edition of the newspaper
• Write and edit content forCatholic Heraldsocial media channels
• Research and edit articles
• Support the layout and production process for the print edition
• Cover diocesan events as needed
• Assist the advertising and circulation departments occasionally as warranted
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College student actively pursuing (or recent college graduate with) an undergraduate degree in journalism or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and digital/social media skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Previous experience working for a media publication preferred
• Must be a fully initiated and practicing Catholic .

Catholic Diocese of Arlington - Headquarters, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America