Undergraduate Intern, Short Reads (Data Journalism), Pew Research Center Summer 2026

Pew Research Center

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The summer undergraduate internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2026. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours/week and are paid $18.50/hour. This internship is available to undergraduate students with an interest in public opinion, survey research, data science and data journalism. The successful intern will work as part of the Short Reads team (the data journalism blog at Pew Research Center) and perform tasks including copy editing, number-checking, fact-checking and newsletter production, with opportunities for original research and writing. For all these tasks, attention to detail and individual judgment are critical in maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality. Pew Research Center is an office-based workplace, with all staff working in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Staff have the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates who need it. Internship dates: June 1-Aug. 14, 2026 (with alternative dates of June 15-Aug. 28, 2026 also available)

Requirements

College students who are pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree and have completed a minimum of two years (in other words, rising juniors and seniors)
Interest in data journalism, data science, political science, sociology or related fields
Experience working with data and in data analysis
A cover letter that addresses the following: (1) Describe why you are interested in an internship with Pew Research Center’s Short Reads team. (2) Please discuss your professional aspirations and how this internship would align with your career trajectory. (3) Tell us about a research project you worked on (or an article you wrote) that you are especially proud of, and why (including any statistical analysis).
A resume, which should include a listing of relevant course work.
Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered complete.