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2027 Spring Journalism Internship

The Chronicle2 open roles

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Virginia, USA
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The Chronicle of Higher Education is hiring two spring 2027 reporting interns. The internship typically runs from MLK Day to Memorial Day; exact dates are flexible. The Chronicle is the premier source for news about higher education. We’ve been around since 1966, and more than a million people read us online every month. Click these links to see some of the projects we’ve turned out recently. We’re also an equal-opportunity employer, and one of our top priorities is recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff. As an intern, you’d be a full-time reporter in our newsroom, in Washington, DC. Interns work primarily on daily news coverage and also have opportunities to pursue more ambitious stories and contribute to newsroom projects. Click these links for some examples of our past interns’ work. Pay is $800 a week before taxes. Our internship is a hybrid role based in our DC office. Remote internship opportunities are available outside of the DC area for those residing in VA, MD, MI, WA, TX, FL, NC, NY, and NJ. Reach out to Sarah Brown ([email protected]) if you have questions about this policy. The internship is not designed for full-time students. Our program typically involves working Monday to Friday during normal business hours. If you're taking just one or two courses, email [email protected], and we can discuss whether our program will work for your schedule. To apply, you’ll need to submit a cover letter, a resume, and five published clips that show us what you're capable of (articles, links to articles, links to multimedia projects, or any other kind of reporting project). Candidates should have some prior experience in a newsroom, be it college or professional. You'll also need to include the email addresses and phone numbers of three references; at least two of them should have edited or supervised your journalism. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6, at 5:00 pm ET. ​Questions? Read our FAQ page first for answers to the most common inquiries. If your question isn't answered there, contact Kira Schoeffield for application issues ([email protected]) and Kate Bellows for internship-related issues ([email protected]). And thanks for your interest. The Chronicle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Report and write stories that contribute to The Chronicle’s short-term and medium-term news coverage and that appear in The Chronicle’s flagship daily newsletter.

Contribute reporting to The Chronicle’s Daily Briefing subscriber-only newsletter,

Assist on data projects and other long-term reporting projects.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate or graduate studies and prior experience writing or producing published clips, such as articles, links to articles, links to multimedia projects, or any other kind of reporting project, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some prior experience in a newsroom, be it in a college publication or professional.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong organizational and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Strong, clear written communication skills.

Ability to learn quickly.

Ability to complete reporting assignments from an editor and meet established deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to perform work indoors in climate-controlled private work area with minimal noise, performing primarily sedentary work.

Ability to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 7-8 hours per day, when necessary.

Ability to work extended hours whenever requested by management.

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