The Wall Street Journal Business, Finance & Economics Reporting Internships, New York (Summer 2026)

Dow Jones

100d • $28 - $28

About The Position

Are you a driven, student journalist eager to work in an award-winning newsroom before your senior year? The Wall Street Journal internship program offers an unparalleled opportunity for college juniors to gain practical work experience in our award-winning newsrooms in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and Los Angeles with mentorship and tailored training sessions. Graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline – October 31, 2025 – who are returning to school in the fall are also eligible to apply. Graduating seniors should apply to WSJ News Associates. We are looking for ambitious students who think foremost about the audience and are able to work independently under deadline pressure. You don’t need to be a business or economics expert, but a commitment to high journalistic standards is a must.

Requirements

• Completed at least one prior reporting internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.
• Dedication to high journalism standards.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.

Nice To Haves

• A demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus, though prior business or economics reporting experience isn’t required.
• Experience with and interest in responsible AI experimentation, data analysis, data-driven projects is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other reporters and editors to deliver prompt, accurate reporting of news.
• Have the opportunity to write features and cover breaking news ranging from economic indicators and company earnings to big industry or national trends.
• Pitch your own stories, videos, graphics and/or social posts and follow them through to completion with supervision and guidance from an editor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees