Editorial Intern - Washington DC (Hybrid, Part-Time)

National Journal; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

National Journal is seeking an editorial intern to join our Washington-based team. The role reports to the managing editor and offers up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid office setting in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities span news curation, policy reporting, short news pieces, and assisting on data projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about journalism, knowledgeable about American politics, detail-oriented, and able to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• A passion for journalism and a commitment to independent, nonpartisan reporting and writing.
• Working knowledge of American politics and a hunger to learn more.
• Thorough attention to detail and ability to file on tight deadlines.
• The ability to multitask with little to no supervision.
• A strong work ethic and motivation to succeed.
• Quick and accurate writing skills.
• Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity.

Responsibilities

• Searching and curating the morning’s political news via Google, Lexis/Nexis, social media, and dozens of newspapers and other sources
• Contributing to reporting on policy, politics, and campaigns
• Writing short pieces of news and analysis
• Helping to update our databases
• Collaborating with staff correspondents and editors on larger feature stories
• Assisting on larger data projects like our Poll Tracker and quarterly FEC donor reports

Skills

Journalism

Deadline-driven

American politics knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong work ethic

Writing skills

Creative thinking

Generosity of spirit

Job description

National Journal is seeking an editorial intern to join our Washington-based team. The role reports to the managing editor and offers up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid office setting in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities span news curation, policy reporting, short news pieces, and assisting on data projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about journalism, knowledgeable about American politics, detail-oriented, and able to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.