Fall 2026 Editorial Intern
About The Position
Lawfare has emerged as the indispensable online and podcasting resource for information and analysis on issues at the nexus of national security, law, and politics. Devoted to “Hard National Security Choices,” the site features incisive writing and analysis from experts on developing stories in the national security arena, including relevant legislation and judicial opinions. It is a digital publication that includes podcasts, book reviews, research tools, a daily news roundup, an events calendar, and exhaustive coverage of events other media touch only glancingly. The internship program seeks to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Interns engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.
Requirements
- Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year.
- Strong writing skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Excellent verbal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior independent research experience.
- Previous experience as a research assistant.
Responsibilities
- Assist with running and maintaining the Lawfare website.
- Monitor national security and foreign policy developments.
- Write “Today on Lawfare,” a compilation of Lawfare’s coverage of national security and legal news, 4-5 times per week.
- Co-write a deep-dive analytical piece on a relevant national security law and policy issue.
- Write “The Week that Was,” a weekly piece that provides a guide to the week’s Lawfare publications.
- Provide research support to the Lawfare editorial team and management as needed.
- Tag and categorize Lawfare posts.
- Track relevant congressional hearings.
- Track and add relevant events to the Events Calendar.
- Assist Associate Editors with production of the Lawfare Podcast, Lawfare Live, and other programs.
Benefits
- Paid internship ($18.40 per hour)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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