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.
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 session s and direct feedback
Internship details:
Dates: Septe mber-December 2026
Pay: $23/ hr
Schedule: Hybrid, full-time 40 hours /week
Location: New York, NY
Application deadline: Monday, June 8, 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.
Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application under the Resume/CV section.
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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.
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2026-05-08 Title:
Reporting Intern, Fall 2026 (New York)

Reporting Intern, Fall 2026 (New York) at Politico

Reporting Intern, Fall 2026 (New York)

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