About the role#
The Wall Street Journal Social Video Internship is a 10-week summer program based in New York. This role is open to college juniors or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program and will return to school in the fall. This is a paid, part-time position.
What you'll do#
- Produce vertical videos for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Participate in the full production cycle, from conceptualization and reporting to scripting, shooting, and editing.
- Create short, social-first breaking news and original video content.
- Collaborate directly with reporters, editors, and the broader video team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program in Journalism, Communications, or Media Studies.
- Experience with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, or InDesign.
- Deep knowledge of video-driven social media platforms.
- At least one prior journalism internship or a portfolio of exceptional published work.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks under deadline pressure.
- A commitment to high journalistic standards.
Location & details#
- Location: 1211 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks between June and August).
- 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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