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2025 Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting Intern

CompanyThe Washington Post
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will participate in the 2026 Summer Internship Program at The Washington Post, focusing on investigative reporting. They will contribute to the newsroom's mission of delivering riveting storytelling and investigative journalism.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3608
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
About the Role

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

 

The Washington Post reserves one spot in its 2026 Summer Internship Program for an Investigative intern selected by the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. College juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible.

 

Your story awaits. Apply today!

Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.

Key Skills
Investigative ReportingStorytellingJournalismPhotographyAudio ProductionVideo ProductionGraphics
Categories
Creative & Media