About the role#
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a student journalist to join the sports team for a 10-week internship during the summer of 2027. This position is based in New York City and provides training and mentorship within a professional newsroom. The role is part time and paid.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to produce news and feature stories.
- Develop your own story ideas.
- See your stories through from initial pitch to final publication with guidance from an editor.
- Work independently under deadline pressure while keeping the audience in mind.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program in Journalism, Communications, English, or Media Studies.
- You must be returning to school in the fall following the internship.
- At least one prior reporting internship at a professional media organization or a portfolio of exceptional work from a campus news outlet or freelance assignments.
- Broad knowledge of the sports world across all major leagues.
- Demonstrated ability to report, break news, and write narrative features.
- A commitment to high journalistic standards.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: 10 weeks between June and August 2027.
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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