Reporting Intern, E&E News

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
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Job Description



E&E News is looking for two reporting interns. E&E News delivers in-depth, original coverage of energy and environment issues that keeps top decision makers informed and ahead of the curve. Subscribers from all sides of the issues have valued and trusted E&E News' timely and objective reporting for more than two decades. Now part of POLITICO, we are looking to enhance the E&E News product offering and speed growth of new subscribers. We dive deep on energy and environmental issues, covering the ins and outs of politics, science, policy and business. Our interns spend the bulk of their time reporting and writing. You'll have access to senior federal agency officials and top leaders in the field. You'll write news stories from day one.


Who You Are


  • Enterprising and creative journalists who want to report, write and research for an audience of political and policy junkies.
  • Work well under pressure
  • Have an avid interest in Washington.

What You'll Need


  • Proven experience in a newsroom.
  • A resume, cover letter and 3-5 original clips to showcase your experience. Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application.

Internship Date Ranges And Application Deadlines


  • Internship Dates: July 2024 - December 2024
  • Hours: 40 Per Week
  • Compensation: $23/HR
  • Location: HQ (Arlington, VA)

The duration of the internship is 6 months. As our interns work full-time schedules of 40 hours per week, the internship is ideal for reporters with a year or two of experience or outstanding recent graduates.


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