Editorial Intern
National Journal
Summary
National Journal has an immediate opening for an intern on the editorial team, one of its flagship editorial products. For more than 30 years, Hotline Wake-Up Call!, Hotline Latest Edition, and National Journal Daily have been the key political tipsheets for officeholders, campaign professionals, pollsters, political parties, and political scholars. This individual will report to National Journal's managing editor. Interns will work 20 hours a week.
Job description
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
- Contributing to reporting on policy, politics, and campaigns
- Writing short pieces of news and analysis
- Helping to update our databases
- Collaborating with staff correspondents and editors on larger feature stories
- Assisting on larger data projects like our Poll Tracker and quarterly FEC donor reports
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 to no supervision
- 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
Requirements
- Passion for journalism and commitment to independent, nonpartisan reporting and writing
- Working knowledge of American politics
- Thorough attention to detail and ability to file on tight deadlines
- Ability to multitask with little to no supervision
- 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
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule
- 20 hours per week
Company overview
National Journal is a premier advisory services company based in Washington, D.C., specializing in government affairs, advocacy communications, stakeholder mapping, and policy research for government and business leaders. Founded in 1969 as the Government Research Corporation, the company has evolved from its origins as a weekly magazine into a comprehensive research and information services organization. National Journal provides subscription-based news, analysis, and tracking services focused on politics, policy, and government affairs, serving over 1,000 members from both public and private sectors. The company's core offerings include daily journalism through National Journal Daily and The Hotline, legislative tracking services, strategic research tools like the Network Science Initiative and Vignette database, and premium editorial content that supports federal agencies in monitoring legislation, preparing for congressional hearings, and analyzing policy issues. With a team of specialists dedicated to government affairs, communications, and political research, National Journal has established itself as a critical information provider for various federal government entities, delivering comprehensive insights into legislative processes and policy developments. The company operates under the National Journal Group LLC and maintains a strong reputation as one of Washington's most trusted media brands for nearly 50 years.