Reporting Intern, Fall 2026 (California)

POLITICO • Sacramento, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Fall 2026 reporting internship in Sacramento, California. The intern will play a critical role in our coverage of the climate, energy and environmental issues across the state. You’re an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies in the largest state, covering developments in climate, energy and environment from the Capitol.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in California 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

Nice To Haves

• Passion for energy and climate issues
• At least one professional news media internship or job preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with our California policy editors and reporters to produce newsletters, briefs and enterprise stories
• Cover spot news in policy and politics in and around the State Capitol

Benefits

• Be a full-time reporter.
• Work independently (and with your team) on breaking news, enterprise, newsletters and more
• Report in the field as needed
• Build your skills through biweekly intern-specific trainings, newsroom sessions and direct feedback

What This Job Offers

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