About the role#
The Washington Post is seeking college juniors, seniors, and graduate students for the newsroom flagship summer internship program. Interns work alongside award-winning journalists and are treated as staff members during their time at the company. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role based in Washington, D.C. for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Craft visual packages and presentations of content for the website, mobile app, newsletters, and social media.
- Experiment with various storytelling formats.
- Create content-driven illustrations for use across multiple platforms.
- Report and write articles, edit copy, take photographs, shoot and edit video, produce audio, and perform data analyses.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a college junior, senior, or graduate student in a degree program. Relevant majors include Graphic Design, Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or Computer Science.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Experience working with photography and video as a visual designer.
- A commitment to accuracy, clarity, and journalistic rigor.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $1021.13 per week.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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