About the role#
The Bartley Fellowship is a 10-week paid summer internship within The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section. Based in our New York City office, this program offers hands-on experience working alongside our editors and writers. Fellows are assigned to a specific department, such as Features, Arts in Review, or Books, to learn the editorial process from the inside. We are looking for applicants who are familiar with, and interested in, the ideas for which the Journal editorial page stands.
What you'll do#
- Assist in researching, writing, and editing content for both print and digital editions.
- Contribute to social media and digital production tasks as needed.
- Pitch original articles or projects to editors across the Opinion section.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a junior, senior, or a recent graduate within one year of your graduation date.
- Previous reporting and writing experience, ideally at a school newspaper or similar publication.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines.
- Familiarity with technology as it relates to modern journalism.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or visa holder.
- While we accept students from any discipline, we frequently see applicants from fields such as Journalism, Communications, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, History, Finance, or Philosophy.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones provides news and business information to consumers and organizations globally. The company maintains large news-gathering operations and produces content across print, digital, mobile, and live event formats. Its portfolio includes publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron, and MarketWatch. The organization is based in New York and employs over 24,000 people.
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