About the role#
The Bartley Fellowship is a 10-week paid summer internship within The Wall Street Journal Opinion section. Based in our New York City office, this program honors former Opinion editor Robert L. Bartley by providing hands-on experience for young writers who intend to pursue a career in journalism. Fellows are assigned to a specific department, such as Features, Arts in Review, or Books, and work alongside our editors and writers.
What you'll do#
- Research, write, and edit content for both print and digital editions of the Journal.
- 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 graduation.
- Direct experience writing and editing in a journalism context.
- Familiarity with the ideas and philosophy for which the Journal editorial page stands.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines.
- Proficiency 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 valid visa holder.
- While we consider students from any discipline, we have historically focused on fields such as Journalism, Communications, Economics, Political Science, History, Finance, Business Administration, and 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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