About the role#
We are looking for students and recent graduates to join our team as a Reporting Intern for the Winter 2027 term. You will work full-time in a hybrid capacity, contributing to our coverage of New York politics and policy. This role offers a behind-the-scenes view of a newsroom, where you will act as a full-time reporter covering breaking news and enterprise stories.
What you'll do#
- Pitch, report, and write stories for our influential New York audience and our national readership.
- Cover spot news as assigned by editors.
- Collaborate with the New York Playbook team to write and produce our daily newsletter.
- Handle all aspects of content creation, including research, writing, editing, and aggregating.
- Report from the field when necessary and participate in newsroom training sessions.
What you'll need#
- Demonstrated interest in New York politics and policy.
- Strong foundational reporting and writing skills.
- Excellent news judgment and the ability to work quickly under deadlines.
- An entrepreneurial mindset.
- Proven experience in a newsroom, with at least one professional news media internship or job preferred.
- Majors in Journalism, Communications, or Political Science are relevant to this work.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through May).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $23 per hour.
- Application Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.
About POLITICO
POLITICO is a media organization focused on politics and policy. Founded in 2007, the company provides news, analysis, and subscription services for professionals in government and business. It operates with a team of over 1,100 people across several global capitals, including Washington, Brussels, and London. The company is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE and maintains its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
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