2027 Spring Journalism Internship

The Chronicle of Higher Education • Washington, DC

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chronicle of Higher Education is hiring two spring 2027 reporting interns. The internship typically runs from MLK Day to Memorial Day; exact dates are flexible. The Chronicle is the premier source for news about higher education, serving the higher-education community through the industry-leading news and information resource: The Chronicle of Higher Education. As an intern, you’d be a full-time reporter in our newsroom, in Washington, DC. Interns work primarily on daily news coverage and also have opportunities to pursue more ambitious stories and contribute to newsroom projects. The Chronicle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse work environment. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate studies and prior experience writing or producing published clips, such as articles, links to articles, links to multimedia projects, or any other kind of reporting project, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some prior experience in a newsroom, be it in a college publication or professional.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong, clear written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to complete reporting assignments from an editor and meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report and write stories that contribute to The Chronicle’s short-term and medium-term news coverage and that appear in The Chronicle’s flagship daily newsletter.
• Contribute reporting to The Chronicle’s Daily Briefing subscriber-only newsletter.
• Assist on data projects and other long-term reporting projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed