Her Campus News & Politics Editorial Intern - Fall 2026

Her Campus Media•New York, NY

3d•$750 - $1,000

About The Position

Her Campus is seeking a creative, efficient, organized, and detail-oriented News & Politics Editorial Intern for the fall of 2026. The ideal candidate has a passion for journalism and hard news, with their finger on the pulse of cultural conversations surrounding topics our college readers care about, including the upcoming midterm elections, U.S. politics, academics, global and national issues, and viral news.

Requirements

Current college undergraduate with the ability to receive college credit
Strong communicator
Organization and strategic thinking skills
Knowledgeable of all Google for Work tools
Hardworking, detail-oriented, efficient
Possession of a creative work ethic
Passionate about the Her Campus mission and all things Gen Z
Knowledgeable of culture and social commentary
Interested in writing, editing, research, college trends, and project management
Interested in creating content around news, politics, culture, and trending topics among Gen Z

Nice To Haves

Passion for journalism and hard news
Finger on the pulse of cultural conversations surrounding topics college readers care about, including upcoming midterm elections, U.S. politics, academics, global and national issues, and viral news
Portfolio

Responsibilities

Writing and editing timely news articles
Working on larger editorial projects and packages
Interviewing talent and expert sources
Creating and optimizing SEO and e-commerce content
Receiving writing assignments for the News, Digital, Life, Career, and other sections
Meeting tight deadlines and turnarounds
Handling high-level tasks and significant responsibility