Editorial Internship, HQ Spring 2026 (Arlington)

Editorial Internship, HQ Spring 2026

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring editorial internship program. Interns work on our magazine, our news desk or our policy reporting teams, including E&E News.

News interns cover fast-paced developments in real time, quickly turning around stories on Washington's most important power players and events.

Policy interns work as full-time beat reporters covering the political tensions and policy debates over the federal government role in every aspect of American life.

E&E News interns report on energy and environmental issues, covering the ins and outs of politics, science, policy and business to keep top decision makers informed and ahead of the curve.

Magazine interns fact-check and produce POLITICO's long-form stories and analysis, assist the editorial and visual teams with research, and pitch, report and write their own ambitious features on American politics and culture.

Internship date ranges and application deadlines :

Application Deadline : Application decisions will be rolling, and the last day to apply is October 15, 2025 at 5 : 00pm EST. Internship Dates : January 2026 - May 2026 Hours : 40 Per Week Compensation : $23 / HR

What You'll Need :

• Proven experience in a newsroom
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An avid interest in Washington

Submission Materials :

We welcome applicants who are recent graduates. Applicants who are still in school must, at least, be rising juniors. The internship is full-time and based in POLITICO's Rosslyn, Virginia, headquarters.

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