Current Positions
Internships are typically available during the summer and fall months and positions are posted up to 6 months in advance. Students apply for internships directly to the contacts noted in the positions descriptions, not to the WPCF. Requirements vary and are specific to the hiring news organizations. This page is updated regularly as positions are announced.
Fran Lewine was president of the Women's National Press Club and advocated for equality for women journalists.
This one-year fellowship was created in honor of award-winning PBS NewsHour anchor Gwen Ifill. The fellow works as part of a producing team to create the weekly, national TV news analysis program, "Washington Week," as well as the PBS News Weekend. The fellow will work collaboratively with producers to research national and international news stories, gather video elements, assist with scripts, monitor and log live news events, generate story ideas, copy edit, and produce broadcast and web content. Click here for more information
National Journal has an immediate opening for a summer of 2026 intern to join our editorial team. This individual will report to the National Journal editor-in-chief and work on National Journal Daily, Hotline’s Wake-Up Call, and Hotline Latest Edition, as well as some newer editorial products moving toward launch. The responsibilities for this position could include early mornings and late nights.
National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for more than 50 years, our expertise is unmatched with teams of specialists dedicated to government affairs, communications, and political research, in addition to exceptional journalism. Our mission is to equip the thousands of government and business leaders in the nation’s capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to save time, increase efficiency, and deliver success.
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