National Journal & WPCF Editorial Intern
About The Position
National Journal has an immediate opening for an intern on the editorial team, one of its flagship editorial products. For more than 30 years, Hotline Wake-Up Call, Hotline Latest Edition, and National Journal Daily have been the key political tipsheets for officeholders, campaign professionals, pollsters, political parties, and political scholars. This individual will report to National Journal Dailyâs managing editor. Interns will work 40 hours a week. This internship program operates as a grant initiative in partnership with the Washington Press Club Foundation (WPCF) and National Journal. Established to champion diversity and excellence in journalism, the Foundation collaborates closely with National Journal to offer enriching opportunities tailored to individuals who demonstrate outstanding journalistic potential, with a particular emphasis on empowering women and minorities within the field. Through the sponsorship of this grant, the WPCF emphasizes its commitment to advancing education and fostering the pursuit of journalistic excellence among underrepresented groups, thereby contributing to the broader enhancement of the journalistic landscape. National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washingtonâs most trusted media brands for nearly 50 years, our expertise is unmatched with teams of specialists dedicated to government affairs, communications, and political research, in addition to exceptional journalism. Our mission is to equip the thousands of government and business leaders in the nationâs capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to save time, increase efficiency, and deliver success. National Journal Daily is the premier campaign resource for more than 30 years. Read by the most powerful and informed figures in Washington, our daily newsletter covers the latest news from Capitol Hill and campaigns all along the ballot from across the country.
Requirements
- A passion for journalism and a commitment to independent, nonpartisan reporting and writing
- Working knowledge of American politics and a hunger to learn more
- Thorough attention to detail and ability to file on tight deadlines
- The ability to multitask with little to no supervision
- A strong work ethic and motivation to succeed
- Quick and accurate writing skills
- Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving
- Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity
- Intern must be a current student and enrolled in a journalism or related studies graduate or undergraduate program and pursuing a career as a journalist.
Responsibilities
- Searching and curating the morningâs political news via Google, Lexis/Nexis, social media, and dozens of newspapers and other sources
- Contribute to reporting on Capitol Hill
- Writing short pieces of news and analysis
- Helping to update our databases
- Collaborate with staff correspondents and editors on larger feature stories
- Assisting on larger data projects like our Poll Tracker and quarterly FEC donor reports
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
