Washington Reporting Intern — Break News & Policy Beat

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 64,747,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO LLC seeks college students and graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship program in Arlington, VA. Interns will cover breaking news and policy beats, reporting fast-paced developments with strong writing and newsroom experience preferred.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, 40 hours per week, and the chance to work on breaking news, newsletters, and field reporting including Capitol Hill. Dates are January–May 2027 with pay of $23/hour.

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 and quickly turn around stories on Washington’s power players and events.
• Work as full-time beat reporters on policy reporting teams covering the federal government role in many areas.
• Report in the field as needed, including on Capitol Hill, and contribute to breaking news, enterprise, and newsletters.

Job description

POLITICO LLC seeks college students and graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship program in Arlington, VA. Interns will cover breaking news and policy beats, reporting fast-paced developments with strong writing and newsroom experience preferred.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, 40 hours per week, and the chance to work on breaking news, newsletters, and field reporting including Capitol Hill. Dates are January–May 2027 with pay of $23/hour.