Remote Youth Journalist Intern - Publish Policy Stories

Babel Institute, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Babel Institute is seeking a Youth Journalist for a remote, part-time internship in the United States. The role offers approximately 8–10 hours per week and pays $19.50 per hour, with a term from September 21, 2026 to December 21, 2026.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduates or first-year graduate students enrolled in the United States, with strong writing skills and interest in journalism and public policy. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or first-year graduate student enrolled at a US college or university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong writing skills and ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Interest in journalism, public policy, global affairs, and social impact.
• Experience evaluating sources and verifying facts.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Produce articles, explainers, interviews, and digital content for Verity Voices Journal.
• Research assigned topics and develop original story ideas.
• Conduct interviews with relevant sources when appropriate.
• Follow news and policy developments that may lead to timely stories.
• Verify names, dates, quotations, statistics, and other factual references.
• Meet deadlines and publication expectations.

Education

Undergraduate student in US

Job description

Babel Institute is seeking a Youth Journalist for a remote, part-time internship in the United States. The role offers approximately 8–10 hours per week and pays $19.50 per hour, with a term from September 21, 2026 to December 21, 2026.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduates or first-year graduate students enrolled in the United States, with strong writing skills and interest in journalism and public policy. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the US.