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Dow Jones Newswires Reporting Internship (Summer 2025)

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Dow Jones

13d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Media & Journalism
  • New York
  • 17d left

AI generated summary

  • You must multi-task, write under deadlines, and transform data into news stories. Previous reporting internship or notable freelance work is essential. Strong writing and business interest are preferred.
  • You will cover corporate news, write breaking stories on executive changes and earnings, and analyze company disclosures for significant details.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to multi-task and write on deadline.
  • An ability to digest numbers and information and turn them into stories.
  • A keen eye for news and the ability to write quickly and accurately about business and financial developments.
  • 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.
  • Dedication to high journalism standards and excellent writing and reporting skills are required.
  • A demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus, though prior business/finance reporting experience is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Dow Jones Newswires, the real-time professional news service of The Wall Street Journal, seeks a dynamic, fast and analytical intern to cover corporate breaking news. This is an opportunity to write breaking news for the global authority in financial journalism. You will be on the front line of our real-time coverage, tasked with writing stories about executive changes, quarterly earnings and other major developments. You will learn to uncover interesting details buried in filings and extract information from company disclosures that could have broader significance.

FAQs

What is the deadline to apply for the Dow Jones Newswires Reporting Internship?

The deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at midnight Eastern time.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

The internship is primarily for college juniors, but seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline are also eligible.

What should be included in the application document?

The application document should include a cover letter, résumé, and three examples of published work.

How long is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks between June and August.

Are previous business reporting experiences required to apply?

Prior business/finance reporting experience is not required, but a demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus.

What skills are required for this internship?

Applicants should have the ability to multi-task, write on deadline, digest numbers and information quickly, and convey them into stories.

When will applicants be notified about their application status?

Only finalists will be contacted, and selections will strive to be made by the end of January.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range for the internship is $28.57 per hour.

Can I submit my application after the deadline?

No, late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

How can I reach out for more questions regarding the internship?

You can visit medium.com/wsj-internships or email internships@wsj.com for more questions.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.