Newsroom Engineering Intern: Build Tools for Journalists

POLITICO; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Big stories exposure

Intern-specific trainings

Direct feedback from editors and tech

Zusammenfassung

POLITICO is seeking a Newsroom Engineering intern for Summer 2027. The intern will help reporters and editors solve real workflow problems with practical, responsible technology, with the goal to help shape the future of newsroom tools and workflows.

You’ll help research newsroom needs, code real tools, and evaluate AI-assisted workflows in newsroom contexts. You’ll collaborate with reporters, editors, product managers and engineers to implement prototypes and document technical decisions for

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated interest in journalism and technology.
• Past newsroom internship or professional experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic technical concepts and prototyping workflows.

Aufgaben

• Own at least one scoped project to improve newsroom work.
• Write code, build prototypes, test features, and document decisions.
• Research workflow challenges facing reporters and editors.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal tools and processes.
• Test prototypes with realistic reporting scenarios.
• Evaluate AI-assisted workflows for editorial fit and risk.
• Engage in responsible technology discussions in newsroom products.

Kenntnisse

Journalistic instincts

Technical aptitude

Workflow understanding

AI interest

Cross-stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Newsroom internship

Tools

Prototyping workflows

Digital tools familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

POLITICO is seeking a Newsroom Engineering intern for Summer 2027. The intern will help reporters and editors solve real workflow problems with practical, responsible technology, with the goal to help shape the future of newsroom tools and workflows.

You’ll help research newsroom needs, code real tools, and evaluate AI-assisted workflows in newsroom contexts. You’ll collaborate with reporters, editors, product managers and engineers to implement prototypes and document technical decisions for