Reporting Intern, New Jersey (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 Statehouse in Trenton, covering the state legislative session and Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in New Jersey politics and policy
• 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 New Jersey 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) or part-time (20 hours/week)

Dates: January-May 2027. Location: Trenton, NJ. Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:59pm EST.