Platform & Publishing Editing Internship, New York

Dow Jones

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Sales & Business Development
Media & Journalism
New York

Requirements

The Wall Street Journal internship program is an opportunity primarily for college juniors to work in our award-winning newsroom. Seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline are also eligible to apply.
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.
Dedication to high journalistic 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 or editing internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.

Responsibilities

The Platform & Publishing teams ensure that WSJ.com and our WSJ mobile apps convey the day’s news priorities and are giving our audiences the best possible experience at all hours of the day. This team is uniquely focused on our subscribers, their needs and habits and the news experience we create to best serve them. This team curates our native platforms and manages our mobile push and email alerts.
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.
Dedication to high journalistic 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 or editing internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the internship?

The application deadline is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at midnight Eastern time.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants should be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a degree program, and must have completed at least one prior reporting or editing internship with another professional media organization, or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.

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 editing work, indicating the changes you made in the copy. A second PDF can be uploaded if needed for larger files.

How long is the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 10 weeks between June and August.

Will I be contacted if I am not a finalist?

Only finalists will be contacted regarding their application status.

Is prior business or finance reporting experience required?

No, prior business or finance reporting experience is not required, but a demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus.

What skills are desirable for candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate excellent news judgment, strong editing and writing skills, and a sense of ideal visual presentation for various platforms. Familiarity with digital publishing and analytics tools is also a plus.

What is the pay for this internship?

The pay for this internship is $28.57 per hour.

Is this internship position remote or in-person?

The job listing does not specify; please check with the internship coordinator for details on work arrangements.

Who should I contact for more questions about the internship?

You can visit medium.com/wsj-internships or email internships@wsj.com for more information, but first, please check if your question is already answered in the application details.

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.