Statehouse Reporting Intern - NJ Politics (Spring 2027)

G0549 Politico LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is offering a Reporting Intern position in New Jersey for Spring 2027. You will report from the Statehouse in Trenton, covering legislation and state government, with opportunities to write, research, and contribute to newsletters.

The internship emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, with biweekly trainings and direct feedback. Pay is $23/hour and the schedule is hybrid, 40 hours/week or 20 hours/week.

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.
• Proven newsroom experience.
• 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

Strong writing

News judgment

Deadline driven

Entrepreneurial mindset

Newsroom experience

Education

News internship experience

Job description

POLITICO is offering a Reporting Intern position in New Jersey for Spring 2027. You will report from the Statehouse in Trenton, covering legislation and state government, with opportunities to write, research, and contribute to newsletters.

The internship emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, with biweekly trainings and direct feedback. Pay is $23/hour and the schedule is hybrid, 40 hours/week or 20 hours/week.