Washington Politics Reporting Intern

POLITICO

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 48,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Summer 2027 reporting internship program based in Arlington, VA (HQ). Interns will work as full-time reporters on one of our policy reporting teams that cover federal government, including health care, transportation, technology and more, or join the Breaking News or Playbook teams.

You will report, write, edit, and contribute to newsletters and podcasts while gaining newsroom training.

Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in Washington, politics and policy
Strong foundational reporting and writing skills
Excellent news judgement
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.

Responsibilities

Cover fast-paced developments in real time for Breaking News, turning around stories quickly.
Report as full-time beat reporters on policy coverage of federal government and its impact.
Assist Playbook with research, aggregation, factchecking and writing for newsletters and podcasts.
Contribute to White House coverage with breaking news, enterprise and niche coverage when possible.