Reporting Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

POLITICO•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Fall 2026 reporting internship program. Ideal candidates are enterprising and creative journalists who want to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies. Interns will cover fast-paced developments in real time, quickly turning around stories on Washington’s most important power players and events. Some interns will work as full-time beat reporters on policy reporting teams covering the federal government's role in American life, including health care, transportation, technology, education, and more. Others will report on energy and environmental developments on Capitol Hill, covering major players to keep top decision makers informed and ahead of the curve.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in Washington, politics and policy
Strong foundational reporting and writing skills
Excellent news judgement
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

Cover fast-paced developments in real time, quickly turning around stories on Washington’s most important power players and events.
Work as full-time beat reporters on one of our policy reporting teams that cover the federal government role in every aspect of American life, including health care, transportation, technology, education and more.
Report on energy and environmental developments on Capitol Hill, covering the major players to keep top decision makers informed and ahead of the curve.
Cover the biggest stories in Washington as they unfold, with a behind-the-scenes view of how news gets made.
Work independently (and with your team) on breaking news, enterprise, newsletters and more.
Report in the field as needed, including on Capitol Hill.