Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

POLITICO is seeking an exceptional college student or recent graduate for its Fall 2026 audio/video internship. This role offers hands-on experience in editorial production, content distribution and multimedia storytelling. You’ll work closely with producers and editors to support daily production needs while learning how a fast-paced newsroom creates and distributes journalism across platforms.

Who You Are:

• You’re excited about audio, video, podcasting, or digital storytelling

• You enjoy both creative and technical aspects of media production

• You’re eager to contribute to projects from pre- to post-production

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily audio and video production workflows across the team

• Conduct research on various topics, individuals and current events to support show editorial process

• Source archival footage, soundbites, and relevant assets for audio and video

• Assist with clipping interviews and live events

• Assist with recording sessions, live transcripts and provide production support in real time

• Help maintain organized production files, metadata, and documentation

• Upload and manage content across CMS, YouTube, podcast, and social platforms

• Collect performance metrics from various platforms

What You’ll Need:

• Strong passion for journalism, Washington, politics and policy

• Demonstrated Interest in multimedia production, editing, podcasting or platform innovation

• Familiarity with editing software, production tools, or social publishing platforms is a plus

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines

• Excellent news judgement

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Proven experience in a newsroom. At least one professional news media internship or job preferred

Why Intern at POLITICO?

• Work on some of the biggest stories in Washington as they unfold, with a behind-the-scenes view of how news gets made

• Be a full-time associate producer. Work independently (and with your team) on shooting, clipping, editing, booking and more.

• Produce in the field as needed

• Build your skills through biweekly intern-specific trainings, newsroom sessions and direct feedback

Submission Materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3-5 work samples to showcase your experience. Please attach as PDFs or links that are publicly accessible.

• Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application under the Resume/CV section.

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