2027-28 POLITICO Fellows
POLITICO•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The POLITICO Fellows Program is a 12-month early-career journalism fellowship that provides hands-on newsroom experience, structured training and mentorship from POLITICO reporters and editors. Fellows report on politics, policy and power for POLITICO’s audiences, gaining experience in a major political and policy newsroom. Start dates are flexible in 2027, and Fellows work from POLITICO’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. After successfully completing the program, Fellows may be considered for an open position in the POLITICO newsroom.
Requirements
- At least two years of relevant experience.
- At least two years of paid newsroom or other professional journalism experience.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Passion for learning and growing in politics and policy journalism.
- Submit a cover letter, one-page résumé, two references and three publicly accessible work samples as part of the application.
Responsibilities
- Report and write stories for POLITICO audiences, from breaking news to in-depth policy explainers.
- Rotate through editorial teams covering the White House, Congress, federal agencies and key state capitals.
- Investigate policy debates that drive decision-making in Washington.
- Pitch story ideas and build a network of sources.
- Participate in regular training sessions and one-on-one mentorship with POLITICO reporters and editors.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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