The Wall Street Journal internship program is an opportunity for college juniors, seniors and graduate students (Master- PhD) who intend to pursue a career in video journalism, working with some of the best journalists in the world. The 10-week internship program offers hands-on work experience and one-on-one mentorship, plus orientation and tailored training sessions. The majority of our interns will be based in New York, with a few assigned to Washington, San Francisco or Los Angeles. Interns are treated like full-time staff members and are encouraged to pitch their own stories and projects.
Eligibility:
- You don’t need to be an expert in business or finance to apply, but you do need to be curious and eager to learn.
- You should have a strong interest in domestic and international news, as well as business and financial news.
- Basic video shooting and editing skills, as well as an understanding of video formats and delivery methods, are necessary.
- Dedication to high journalism standards and excellent writing and reporting skills are required.
- Demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- You will work closely with other reporters and editors to deliver prompt, accurate reporting of news.
- You will be expected to generate your own story ideas and follow those stories through to completion with supervision and guidance from an editor.
- You should be a self-starter who understands the needs of our growing audience on various platforms and able to work independently under deadline pressure.
- 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.
Required Documents:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and no more than five samples of your work.
Timing:
- Summer internships take place over June, July and August, though start dates can be flexible in certain circumstances.
- Only finalists will be contacted. We will review applications on a rolling basis and strive to make selections by mid-December.
Benefits:
- Interns are paid $900 per week, and get help with the cost of public transportation.
- Housing is not provided, but they can help point you in the right direction.
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