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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Local Government - Politics Intern - Summer 2027

CompanyHearst

LocationDallas

Work ModeOn Site

PostedOctober 26, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will report on government and political events in North Texas, producing breaking news and service journalism for digital platforms. They will also collaborate with editors to develop engaging content and utilize social media for newsgathering and audience development.

Internship Type

full time

Company Size

4017

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Language

English

Working Hours

40 hours

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About The Company

We’re ambitious. We’re smart. We want to be the best, to put our mark on every story we tell and every project we take on. We have an uncompromising sense of integrity and an insatiable hunger for quality. And we’re looking for people like us. When you work at Hearst Television, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own Hearst career story. The opportunity to be developed, empowered, and rewarded. We set a certain standard of excellence for ourselves. But don’t worry, you won’t be trying to meet that standard alone. Our employees enjoy some of the best support in the industry. We foster a culture of diversity, stability and support – you’ll really feel like part of the Hearst Family. You’ll be able to rely on of one of the largest, most stable news and broadcasting organizations in the country. Hearst Television has been privately owned for over a century - we’re here to stay. We own and/or operate 35 television stations and two radio stations. We reach 21 million U.S. television households across 39 states. Our stations operate web and mobile platforms which reach 25 million unique visitors every month. Hearst Television has been honored with numerous awards for journalism and innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award. Our community service has been widely acknowledged, including our support for organizations like the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media, the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and the Broadcasters Foundation of America. If you seek to excel in your role, whether it’s in news, sales, marketing, engineering, IT, production, graphics/design, radio or technical, a career at Hearst Television could be the perfect opportunity for you. If you can not only see the bigger picture, but be a part of shaping it, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Local Government - Politics Intern - Summer 2027

Summary: Help our team lead the charge on coverage of North Texas government and politics in a market hungry for it. From breaking news to viral trends, you'll set the agenda and shape how our audience understands critical local issues.

Job description: The Local Government/Politics intern will be assigned a variety of reporting tasks primarily focused on — but not limited to — various events and issues related to government and politics in North Texas. Assignments will include breaking news, daily news coverage and utility/service journalism that helps our readers. This is a fast-paced, quick-turn job focused on breaking government news, what’s trending and expanding the conversations readers are having online. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in using social media to generate pitches and report stories.

What will you do?

Write quickly and accurately on a variety of local news topics related to government/politics
Use social media as a tool to develop story ideas and respond to what our audience is talking about
Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines and multimedia when appropriate
Work with editors to develop coverage that resonates with our digital audience
Assist with video and audio journalism, as needed

What will it take to be successful?

Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines, energy, curiosity and an ability to provide the best local news coverage with impact, excitement and an eye toward digital success
Proficiency in digital content management tools
Using social media for newsgathering and audience development
Demonstrated ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop computer
Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication (e.g., voice, style, formatting, hyperlinks)
Deep knowledge of SEO techniques and other digital best practices
Using accepted newsroom tools for planning, authoring, communicating, etc.
Collaborating effectively with team members and across newsroom teams
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, producing stories quickly and accurately
Knowledge of digital news analytics
Valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments

About The Dallas Morning News:

Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) has been North Texas’ trusted source for credible, independent journalism — reporting with accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture, and sports, our mission is to inform, engage, and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Be a part of something bigger – Your Headline Awaits.

Key Skills

JournalismNews writingSocial mediaSEODigital content managementNewsgatheringMultimediaVideo journalismAudio journalismDigital analyticsCommunicationEditingStorytellingResearchAccuracy