Editorial Internship, HQ Summer 2026
Editorial Internship, HQ Summer 2026
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Job Description
POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Summer editorial internship program. Interns work on our magazine our news desk or our policy reporting teams including E&E News.
- News interns cover fast-paced developments in real time quickly turning around stories on Washingtons most important power players and events
- Policy interns work as full-time beat reporters covering the political tensions and policy debates over the federal government role in every aspect of American life
- E&E News interns report on energy and environmental issues covering the ins and outs of politics science policy and business to keep top decision makers informed and ahead of the curve.
- Magazine interns fact-check and produce POLITICOs long-form stories and analysis assist the editorial and visual teams with research and pitch report and write their own ambitious features on American politics and culture
Internship date ranges and application deadlines:
Application Deadline: Application decisions will be rolling and the last day to apply is October 15 2025 at 5:00pm EST.
Internship Dates: June 2026 - August 2026
Hours: 40 Per Week
Compensation: $23/HR
What Youll Need:
- Proven experience in a newsroom
- Ability to work well under pressure
- An avid interest in Washington
Submission Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- In your cover letter please specify two internships youre interested in applying to: news policy magazine E&E News.
- Letter of recommendation (attached with your other application materials)
- 3-5 original clips to showcase your experience. Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible
- Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application.
We welcome applicants who are recent graduates. Applicants who are still in school must at least be rising juniors. The internship is full-time and based in POLITICOs Rosslyn Virginia headquarters.
We are driven by our values.We are relentless contributors disruptors of the status quo collaborators talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.
We value our people.Clickherefor more on what we offer and what its like to work for POLITICO.
Lets keep in touch.You can view our list of open positionshereand email us. We hope to see your application soon!
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
