Corporate Reporting Internship, Media & Entertainment, Los Angeles (Summer 2025)

Dow Jones

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Media & Journalism
Los Angeles

Requirements

You should have completed at least one prior reporting internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.
Dedication to high journalism standards and excellent writing and reporting skills are required.
A demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus, though prior business/finance reporting experience is not required.
You should be a self-starter who understands the needs of our audience across multiple platforms and is able to work independently under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with other reporters and editors to deliver prompt, accurate reporting of breaking entertainment-industry news, celebrity and Hollywood-related legal proceedings and, occasionally, earnings.
You will be expected to generate your own story ideas for ambitious, colorful features about the television, film and music industry and follow those stories through to completion with supervision and guidance from an editor.
Experience with and interest in data analysis and data-driven projects is encouraged.
We are looking for an intern eager to learn about the businesses of entertainment and talent.
The ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives to our coverage of streaming’s continued disruption of legacy media and how social media is impacting young audiences’ taste and habits.
You should be a self-starter who understands the needs of our audience across multiple platforms and is able to work independently under deadline pressure.
Dedication to high journalism standards and excellent writing and reporting skills are required.
A demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus, though prior business/finance reporting experience is not required.
You should have completed at least one prior reporting internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Corporate Reporting Internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks between June and August.

What is the application deadline for the internship?

The deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at midnight Eastern time.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

The internship is primarily for college juniors, but seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline are also eligible to apply.

What materials do I need to submit with my application?

You need to upload one PDF document containing a cover letter, your résumé, and three examples of your published work. Full articles should be included, not hyperlinks.

What skills or experience are preferred for this internship?

The ideal candidate should have strong writing and reporting skills, exhibit a dedication to high journalism standards, and have experience or interest in data analysis. A prior reporting internship or exceptional work published with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer is also required.

When will I hear back after applying?

Only finalists will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with selections anticipated to be made by the end of January.

What topics will the intern cover?

The intern will cover breaking entertainment-industry news, celebrity and Hollywood-related legal proceedings, and occasionally earnings, with an emphasis on generating ambitious features about the television, film, and music industry.

Is there a pay associated with the internship?

Yes, the pay range for the internship is $28.57 per hour.

Are there any accommodations available for individuals with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process. Candidates can email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com for assistance.

Is this position part of a union?

No, this is a non-union role.

Dow Jones

Entertainment & Media

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.