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The Dispatch · 12 hours ago

Summer 2026 Internship

positionWashington, DC
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Dispatch is a platform for thoughtful coverage and respectful dialogue, and they are seeking interns for their summer editorial internship program. This hands-on internship will provide aspiring journalists with invaluable experience by working closely with reporters and editors to contribute to the website and newsletters.

Digital Media

Responsibilities

Contribute to standalone and explanatory articles for The Dispatch website, newsletters such as The Morning Dispatch, and fact checks
Assist in reporting, writing, editing, fact-checking, and producing Dispatch articles and newsletters
May assist in social media and audio/video production
Interview key people (witnesses, sources, etc.) to obtain pertinent information for reporting and explainers
Establish contacts and sources for use in future research
Produce one long-term reported project over the course of the 10-week internship, to be turned in before the internship’s completion
Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, etc
Transcription of interviews, research tasks, and other duties that support the work of the editorial team

Qualification

JournalismAmerican politicsNews media ecosystemCommunication skillsCritical thinkingComputer proficiencyMeet deadlinesTaking feedback

Required

Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master's degree program. Those graduating in 2026 are eligible
Desire to pursue a career in journalism
Ability to follow strict deadlines and take direction, correction, and constructive feedback professionally
Familiarity with American politics, media, conservatism/classical liberalism
Proficiency with the news media ecosystem and active knowledge of today's big stories
Computer proficiency (MS Office, Google, web search, databases)
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Company

The Dispatch

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A new digital media company providing fact-based reporting and commentary on politics, policy and culture.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://thedispatch.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

M
Marguerite Howell
Vice President of Multimedia
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Rachael Larimore
Managing Editor
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