Editorial Intern
National Journal is hiring an editorial intern.
National Journal has an immediate opening for a part-time fall 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.
What is National Journal Editorial?
The Hotline is the premier campaign resource for more than 30 years. Read by the most powerful and informed figures in Washington, our twice-daily newsletter covers the latest news from campaigns all along the ballot from across the country. A mix of aggregation, original reporting and analysis, Hotline has delivered the wisdom before it’s conventional into inboxes every morning.
National Journal Daily is an insider's source for everything happening on the Hill and the White House. Published each evening, The Daily provides both quick takes on the news of the day as well as deep-dive stories that provide context and analysis for a plugged-in audience.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Searching and curating the morning’s political news via Google, Lexis/Nexis, social media, and dozens of newspapers and other sources
- Reporting on Capitol Hill as necessary
- Collaborating with staff correspondents and editors on larger feature stories
- Assisting on larger data projects, including preparing our “Race Tracker” product for the 2026 campaign season
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
- A passion for journalism and a commitment to independent, nonpartisan reporting and writing
- Working knowledge of American politics and a hunger to learn more
- Thorough attention to detail and ability to file on tight deadlines
- The ability to multitask with little supervision
- A familiarity with AI newsgathering tools
- A strong work ethic and motivation to succeed
- Quick and accurate writing skills
- Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving
- Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity
Employment Type: Internship
Term: Sept.-Dec. 2025
Compensation: The salary for this role is $20/hour
Location: This job is based in Washington, DC. National Journal operates on a hybrid schedule, with employees required to be in the office every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.