Reporting Intern, Florida (Spring 2027)

About the role

You’re an enterprising and creative journalist eager to report and write for an audience of political and policy junkies. You’re excited to report from the Capitol in Tallahassee, covering the state legislative session and the newly elected governor of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Cover legislation, lawmakers, the governor, state agencies and Florida politics
• Play a critical role in story creation and production, including research, reporting, writing and aggregating, including for newsletters
• Contribute to the reporting of a dynamic team covering policy and politics for both in-state and national audiences

Requirements

• A passion for politics/policy and a thirst to learn about Florida politics and government
• Strong foundational reporting and writing skills
• Excellent news judgment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Proven experience in a newsroom. At least one professional news media internship or job preferred

Benefits

• Cover the biggest stories in Florida as they unfold, with a behind-the-scenes view of how news gets made
• Be a full-time reporter. Work independently (and with your team) on breaking news, enterprise, newsletters and more
• Report in the field as needed
• Build your skills through biweekly intern-specific trainings, newsroom sessions and direct feedback

Pay

$23/hr

Schedule

Hybrid, full-time 40 hours/week

Dates: January-May 2027

Location: Tallahassee, FL