About the role#
MarketWatch is looking for a reporting intern to join the newsroom in New York City for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside editors and reporters to cover the most important economic, investing, and market news of the day. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office.
What you'll do#
- Monitor significant news moments and identify key money and investing angles.
- Report and write articles of varying lengths on financial and economic topics.
- Cover breaking developments, such as market reactions to policy changes, economic data, or corporate news.
- Unpack complex news events for our audience.
- Conduct research and contribute reporting for longer enterprise journalism stories.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate study in journalism, communications, economics, or a related field.
- Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program.
- A genuine interest in business, markets, and the economy.
- Strong writing, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
- The ability to report and write clearly and quickly under deadline pressure.
- A drive to turn current news into enterprise stories that resonate with readers.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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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