About the role#
The Washington Post is hiring for the Newsroom Summer Internship Program. This role is for a Print Desk Editor. You will join the newsroom for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside professional journalists and take on responsibilities similar to a staff member.
What you'll do#
- Edit stories covering news, features, and enterprise topics.
- Write and refine headlines and photo captions specifically for print readers.
- Maintain high standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and accessibility in all work.
- Participate in the newsroom flagship summer internship program.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a college junior, senior, or graduate student in a degree program. Journalism, Communications, or English majors are preferred.
- A strong grasp of grammar, style, and sentence structure.
- Ability to edit for clarity, accuracy, and journalistic rigor.
- A calm approach to working under intense deadlines.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- The internship takes place in Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About The Washington Post
Founded in 1877 and headquartered in Washington, DC, The Washington Post is a privately held newspaper publisher. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people to produce content across print, digital, and mobile platforms. It serves a broad audience of local, national, and global readers by providing news, analysis, and opinion pieces.
