Summer 2027 Internship Program - MarketWatch Reporter Intern

dowjones; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones is offering a MarketWatch Reporter Intern position for the 2026 summer program in New York City. Interns will work alongside editors and reporters to cover markets, economics and personal finance topics, with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

The role is based in Midtown Manhattan in a hybrid arrangement, and applicants should be self-motivated, deadline-driven and eager to learn how to translate data into engaging enterprise coverage for a broad audience.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study (Journalism, communications, economics or related fields preferred).
• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program and graduation window (Dec 2027 - July 2029) is typical for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key news moments and spot markets and investment angles.
• Report and write timely and impactful articles on economic and financial topics.
• Cover breaking developments and unpack events for the audience.
• Contribute research and reporting for longer enterprise stories.

Skills

Market interest

Writing skills

Deadline discipline

Curiosity for enterprise reporting

Education

Undergraduate enrollment in 4-year program

Two years undergraduate completed

Job description

Job Description

Summer 2027 Internship - MarketWatch Reporter Intern

About Our Internship Program:

Dow Jones Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience designed to give students real exposure to how . Our interns work on meaningful projects alongside our teams, gaining hands‑on skills that make an impact on the business.

We believe the best way to learn is by doing - that’s why you’ll be paired with a mentor, connected with senior leaders, and included in professional development sessions. You’ll also join a diverse global intern community, sharing experiences and building networks that last beyond the program.

Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and fun environment where your work feels valued and your growth comes first. Check out our Dow Jones Internship Program page to learn more and hear directly from past interns about their journeys. At Dow Jones, you’ll have the chance to start your career in an environment where collaboration, trust, and impact come first.

About the Role

MarketWatch is seeking a reporting intern to join MarketWatch's New York City newsroom in summer 2026. This internship offers the opportunity to help cover the most important economic, investing and market-moving news each day.

Interns will work closely with editors and reporters throughout the newsroom, providing coverage across the markets, economics and personal finance teams. You’ll report to Assistant Managing Editor, NicolePesce, based in New York.

This role is hybrid, with work based in our Midtown Manhattan office.

You Will:

• Monitor the most important news moments of the day and help spot the money and investing angles that everyone else is missing.
• Report and write timely and impactful articles of varying lengths on economic and financial news topics.
• Cover breaking developments such as market reactions to economic data, policy changes or corporate news, and unpack these events for our audience.
• Contribute research and reporting for longer enterprise journalism stories off the news.

You Have:

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study. (Journalism, communications, economics or related fields preferred.)
• Interest in markets, business and the economy
• Stellar writing, critical thinking and collaboration skills
• Ability to report and write quickly and cleanly under deadline pressure
• Insatiable curiosity and a drive to expand the news of the moment into enterprise stories that resonate with real people

Program Eligibility:

• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
• Graduating in Dec 2027 - July 2029 (U.S.)
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

About Dow Jones:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range:

28.00 - 28.00

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith est