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Platform & Publishing Editing Internship, London (Summer 2025)

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Dow Jones

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Media & Journalism
  • London

Requirements

  • 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.
  • We’re looking for someone who demonstrates excellent news judgment, strong editing and sharp writing skills and has a sense of the ideal visual presentation for various platforms.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing and analytics tools is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in English is required and fluency in at least one additional European language is strongly preferred.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the U.K.

Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with editors on the London news hub, a team that captures breaking news and is crucial in setting up the U.S. day for the best possible reader experience across all platforms and for every article published.
  • You will edit and publish news and feature articles at speed, with a focus on writing sharp headlines.
  • You will also help curate our native platforms such as the WSJ app, home page and social feeds, and off-platforms such as Google showcase and WhatsApp.
  • There might also be some opportunities to work with other reporters and editors on spot news and to generate your own story ideas for features.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks, between June and August 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

The internship is primarily for university students in their second year, but final year students (undergraduate and graduate) enrolled in a degree programme by the application deadline are also eligible.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern?

Interns will work closely with editors, edit and publish news and feature articles, write sharp headlines, curate native platforms, and may also work on generating story ideas.

Is proficiency in multiple languages required?

Fluency in English is required, and fluency in at least one additional European language is strongly preferred.

How should I submit my application?

You should upload one PDF document containing a cover letter, résumé, and three examples of your published work. You may upload a second PDF if your files are large.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 27, 2024, at midnight Eastern time.

Will I receive any feedback if I am not selected?

Only finalists will be contacted, and there is no mention of feedback for applicants who are not selected.

Is prior intern experience required?

Yes, applicants should have completed at least one prior reporting internship with another professional media organization or have published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.

Can I ask questions about the internship after reading the job description?

Yes, you can visit medium.com/wsj-internships or email internships@wsj.com for any further questions.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid, so it's advisable to inquire directly via the provided contact methods.

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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.