Editorial Internship, HQ Summer 2026 Job at Politico, Arlington, VA

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  • Politico
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Editorial Internship, HQ Summer 2026

POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Summer 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: June 2026 - August 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:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • In your cover letter, please specify two internships you're interested in applying to: news, policy, magazine, E&E News.
  • Letter of recommendation (attached with your other application materials)
  • 3-5 original clips to showcase your experience. Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible
  • Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application.

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.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it's like to work for POLITICO.

Let's keep in touch. You can view our list of open positions here and email us careers@politico.com. We hope to see your application soon!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Summer internship,

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