Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

Responsibilities

• Support daily audio and video production workflows across the team
• Conduct research on various topics , individuals and current events to support show editorial process
• Source archival footage, soundbites, and relevant assets for audio and video
• Assist with clipping interviews and live events
• Assist with recording sessions, live transcripts and provide production support in real time
• Help maintain organized production files, metadata, and documentation
• Upload and manage content across CMS, YouTube, podcast, and social platforms
• Collect performance metrics from various platforms

Requirements

• You're excited about audio, video, podcasting, or digital storytelling
• You enjoy both creative and technical aspects of media production
• You're eager to contribute to projects from pre- to post-production
• Strong passion for journalism, Washington, politics an d policy
• Demonstrated Interest in multimedia production, editing, podcasting or platform innovation
• Familiarity with editing software, production tools, or social publishing platforms is a plus
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines
• Excellent news judg e ment
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Proven experience in a newsroom. At least one professional news media internship or job preferred
• Why Intern at POLITICO?
• Work on some of the biggest stories in Washington as they unfold, with a behind-the-scenes view of how news gets made
• Be a full-time associate producer. Work independently (and with your team) on shooting, clipping, editing, booking and more.
• Produce in the field as needed
• Build your skills through biweekly intern -specific trainings, newsroom sessions and direct feedback
• Internship details:
• Dates: Septe mber-December 2026
• Pay: $23/ hr
• Schedule: Hybrid, full-time 40 hours /week
• Location: Arlington, VA (HQ)
• Application deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
• Submission Materials:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 work samples to showcase your experience. Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible.
• Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application under the Resume/CV section.
• 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 .
• About Us.
• POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
• These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
• Posting date:
• 2026-05-08 Title:
• Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

Additional Information

Job Description: POLITICO is seeking an exceptional college student or recent graduate for its Fall 2026 audio/video internship. This role offers hands-on experience in editorial production, content distribution and multimedia storytelling. You'll work closely with producers and editors to support daily production needs while learning how a fast-paced newsroom creates and distributes journalism across platforms.

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