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.
About Us
Across National Journal Group, generally, the firm looks for two “pillar gifts” in you, and everyone else. In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions –
Force of Ideas: At the center of National Journal Group work are the ideas within our writing. We believe that ideas – to the good and not – have consequences. Our highest work is bringing rigor, insight, intellectual honesty, to that ultimate purpose of separating the bad from the good, and giving voice to the latter.
Spirit of Generosity: National Journal Group seeks in its ranks a spirit of generosity – a natural disposition in each colleague toward service and selfless conduct. National Journal Group writing should be cut from the same cloth –critical on the merits but informed by charity and forbearance in measuring motive and personal character.
National Journal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.