Reporting Intern, New York (Spring 2027)

Politico•New York City, NY

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring 2027 reporting internship in New York. This role is for an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies. The intern will play a critical role in our coverage of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the City Council and politics and policy in America's biggest city. The intern will pitch, report and write stories of consequence for both influential professionals in New York and POLITICO's wider national readership. They will also cover spot news as assigned by editors and work with the New York Playbook team to write and produce the daily newsletter on politics in the state. The role involves all aspects of content creation and production, including research, reporting, writing, editing, and aggregating. Some of this work will occur in early morning hours.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in New York politics and policy
Strong foundational reporting and writing skills
Excellent news judgment
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.

Responsibilities

Pitch, report and write stories of consequence, both for our audience of influential professionals in New York and POLITICO's wider national readership.
Cover spot news as assigned by editors.
Work with our New York Playbook team to write and produce our daily newsletter on politics in the state.
Be involved in all aspects of content creation and production, including research, reporting, writing, editing and aggregating.