Newsroom Engineering Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

POLITICO•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking a fall Newsroom Engineering intern who wants to help reporters and editors solve real workflow problems with practical, responsible technology, with the goal to help shape the future of newsroom tools and workflows. This opportunity sits at the intersection of journalism, product thinking, and technology, supporting experiments and internal tools that help reporters and editors work more effectively. You’ll help research newsroom needs, code real tools, and evaluate AI-assisted workflows in newsroom contexts.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in Washington, politics and policy
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines
Entrepreneurial mindset
Proven experience in a newsroom.
At least one professional news media internship or job preferred
Familiarity with basic technical concepts, digital tools, or prototyping workflows is preferred
Interest in AI and emerging technologies as they relate to journalism and editorial work

Responsibilities

Own at least one scoped project that improves how reporters or editors work
Contribute to other Newsroom Engineering projects by writing code, building prototypes, testing features and documenting technical decisions
Research and document workflow challenges facing reporters and editors
Help identify opportunities to improve newsroom processes and internal tools.
Test prototypes and internal tools with realistic reporting and editing scenarios.
Help evaluate AI-assisted workflows for accuracy, usefulness, risk and editorial fit.
Participate in conversations about responsible technology usage in newsroom products and workflows