National Journal & WPCF Editorial Intern

National Journal is hiring an editorial intern.

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 Daily’s managing editor. Interns will work 40 hours a week.  

This internship program operates as a grant initiative in partnership with the Washington Press Club Foundation (WPCF) and National Journal. Established to champion diversity and excellence in journalism, the Foundation collaborates closely with National Journal to offer enriching opportunities tailored to individuals who demonstrate outstanding journalistic potential, with a particular emphasis on empowering women and minorities within the field. 

Through the sponsorship of this grant, the WPCF emphasizes its commitment to advancing education and fostering the pursuit of journalistic excellence among underrepresented groups, thereby contributing to the broader enhancement of the journalistic landscape.

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 nearly 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.