About the role#
The Wall Street Journal Graphics Internship is a 10-week summer program based in New York. It offers students the chance to work in a professional newsroom while receiving mentorship and training. This is a paid, part-time opportunity for individuals who are returning to school in the fall.
What you'll do#
- Produce visual journalism that is both compelling and editorially strong.
- Create data-driven interactives, maps, charts, and other explanatory graphics.
- Work independently and collaborate with teams to complete projects.
- Learn WSJ systems and best practices for information graphics.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a college junior or enrollment in a graduate degree program.
- Completion of at least one prior reporting internship at a professional media organization, or a portfolio of exceptional work from a campus outlet or freelance projects.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Datawrapper.
- Ability to work independently under deadline pressure.
- A commitment to high journalistic standards.
- An interest in business reporting is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis, data-driven projects, or responsible AI experimentation is encouraged.
- Front-end development skills are a bonus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks between June and August).
- Majors: Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or Computer Science.
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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