About the role#
The Washington Post is hiring college juniors, seniors, and graduate students for its flagship summer internship program. This is a full-time, paid, on-site role based at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Interns work alongside award-winning journalists and are treated as staff members throughout the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Report and write articles.
- Edit copy and take photographs.
- Shoot and edit video.
- Create graphics and produce audio.
- Develop audience strategy and conduct data analyses.
- Focus on reaching and engaging audiences on and off platform.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a college junior, senior, or graduate student in a degree program, such as Journalism, Communications, English, or Media Studies.
- A commitment to accuracy, clarity, and journalistic rigor.
- The ability to work in fast-moving environments and on deadline.
- A portfolio of relevant work samples.
- An autobiographical essay of no more than 500 words.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Term: Summer 2027
- Compensation: $1021.13 per week
About The Washington Post
The Washington Post is a news organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1877, the company produces reporting, analysis, and opinion content for local, national, and global audiences. It operates as a media and technology company with a workforce of over 3,400 employees. The company maintains offices in multiple cities including New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.
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