POLITICO's California team is seeking an editorial intern to work in its Sacramento bureau in the Spring of 2025, reporting from the State Capitol.
The intern(s) will play a critical role in our coverage of the state legislative session and the governor.
Internship date ranges and application deadlines: Application Deadline: Application decisions will be rolling, and the last day to apply is November 15 at 5:00pm EST. Internship Dates: January 2025 - May 2025
Hours: 40 Per Week
Compensation: $23/HR
What You'll Do: Work with our California Playbook team to write and produce our daily newsletter on politics in the nation's largest state Be involved in all aspects of content creation and production, including research, reporting, writing, editing and aggregating.
Some of this work may occur during the early morning hours or late in the evening Contribute to the reporting of a dynamic team covering policy and politics of California for both in-state and national audiences Cover spot news in policy and politics in and around the State Capitol What You'll Need:A can-do attitude, initiative, good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure The ability to write quickly and cleanly while on deadline A passion for politics and policy and a thirst to learn about California politics and government The ability to work early mornings or late in the evening to help with California Playbook A commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism Application materials:Resume Cover Letter Letter of recommendation 3-5 original clips to showcase your experience
We welcome applicants who are recent graduates.
Applicants who are still in school must, at least, be rising juniors.
The ideal applicant will have experience at a school publication and/or previous experience at a professional news outlet.
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