NJ Politics Reporting Intern: Statehouse Beat

politico; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship in New Jersey. You will report from the Statehouse in Trenton, covering the state legislative session and Gov.

Mikie Sherrill, with a focus on politics and policy for audience segments in-state and nationally. You will cover legislation, lawmakers and state agencies, participate in newsletters and production, and contribute to enterprise reporting while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in New Jersey politics and policy.
• Strong foundational reporting and writing skills.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• At least one professional news media internship or job preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover legislation, lawmakers, the governor, state agencies and New Jersey politics.
• Play a critical role in story creation, newsletters and production, including research, reporting, writing and aggregating.
• Contribute to the reporting of a dynamic team covering policy and politics for both in-state and national audiences.

Skills

NJ politics interest

Reporting skills

News judgment

Deadline discipline

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Journalism internship

Job description

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship in New Jersey. You will report from the Statehouse in Trenton, covering the state legislative session and Gov.

Mikie Sherrill, with a focus on politics and policy for audience segments in-state and nationally. You will cover legislation, lawmakers and state agencies, participate in newsletters and production, and contribute to enterprise reporting while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced