Summer 2027 Reporting Intern - Politico
POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Summer 2027 reporting internship in New York.
Who You Are:
You’re an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies. You’re excited to play a critical role in our coverage of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the City Council and politics and policy in America's biggest city.
What You’ll Do:
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
You will be involved in all aspects of content creation and production, including research, reporting, writing, editing and aggregating. Some of this work will occur in early morning hours
What You’ll Need:
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.
Why Intern at POLITICO?
Cover the biggest stories in New York as they unfold, with a behind-the-scenes view of how news gets made
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
Internship details:
Dates: June-August 2027
Pay: $23/hr
Schedule: Hybrid, full-time 40 hours/week
Location: New York, NY
Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Submission Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
3-5 original clips to showcase your experience. Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible. Do not submit clips behind a paywall. Please follow instructions carefully.
All of the above materials must be uploaded to the Resume/CV section of the application to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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