Reporting Intern, Florida (Spring 2027)

G0549 Politico LLC; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship in Tallahassee, Florida. You will cover legislation, lawmakers, the governor, and state agencies with a hands-on approach to reporting, writing and aggregation for newsletters.

The role emphasizes a newsroom mindset, deadlines, and teamwork in a hybrid setup with in-state and national audience impact. Dates: January–May 2027; Pay: $23/hr; Location: Tallahassee, FL.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for politics/policy and eagerness to learn Florida politics.
• Strong foundational reporting and writing skills are required.
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive, independent work style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover legislation, lawmakers, the governor, state agencies, and Florida politics.
• Contribute to story creation, research, reporting, writing and aggregating for newsletters.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team delivering coverage for in-state and national audiences.

Skills

Passion for politics

Reporting skills

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Entrepreneurial mindset

Newsroom experience

Job description

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting in Tallahassee.

Who You Are

You’re an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies. You’re excited to report from the Capitol in Tallahassee, covering the state legislative session and the newly elected governor of Florida.

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Need

• A passion for politics/policy and a thirst to learn about Florida politics and government
• Strong foundational reporting and writing skills
• Excellent news judgment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Proven experience in a newsroom. At least one professional news media internship or job preferred

Why Intern at POLITICO?

Cover the biggest stories in Florida as they unfold, with a behind-the-scenes view of how news gets made. Be a full-time reporter. Work independently (and with your team) on breaking news, enterprise, newsletters and more. Report in the field as needed. Build your skills through biweekly intern-specific trainings, newsroom sessions and direct feedback.

Internship Details

• Dates: January-May 2027
• Pay: $23/hr
• Schedule: Hybrid, full-time 40 hours/week
• Location: Tallahassee, FL
• Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:59pm EST

Submission Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 original clips to showcase your experience. Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible. Do not submit clips behind a paywall.

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