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Platform & Publishing Editing Internship, London (Summer 2025)

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Dow Jones

2d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Media & Journalism
  • London
  • 23d left

AI generated summary

  • You should be a self-starter with strong editing, writing skills, and news judgment; have prior reporting experience; and be fluent in English, with another European language preferred.
  • You will edit and publish articles quickly, craft sharp headlines, curate content for various platforms, and collaborate on spot news while generating feature story ideas.

Requirements

  • You should be a self-starter who understands the needs of our audience across multiple platforms and is able to work independently under deadline pressure.
  • We’re looking for someone who demonstrates excellent news judgment, strong editing and sharp writing skills and has a sense of the ideal visual presentation for various platforms.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing and analytics tools is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in English is required and fluency in at least one additional European language is strongly preferred.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the U.K.

Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with editors on the London news hub, a team that captures breaking news and is crucial in setting up the U.S. day for the best possible reader experience across all platforms and for every article published.
  • You will edit and publish news and feature articles at speed, with a focus on writing sharp headlines.
  • You will also help curate our native platforms such as the WSJ app, home page and social feeds, and off-platforms such as Google showcase and WhatsApp.
  • There might also be some opportunities to work with other reporters and editors on spot news and to generate your own story ideas for features.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks between June and August 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

The internship is primarily for university students in their second year, but final year undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline are also eligible to apply.

Where will the internship take place?

The internship will take place at the Wall Street Journal's newsroom in London.

What skills are required for the internship?

Applicants should demonstrate excellent news judgment, strong editing and sharp writing skills, and possess a sense of the ideal visual presentation for various platforms. Familiarity with digital publishing and analytics tools is also a plus.

How should I submit my application?

You should upload one PDF document containing a cover letter, your résumé, and three examples of your published work. If your work examples are large, you may upload a second PDF.

What is the deadline for application submissions?

The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 27, 2024, at midnight Eastern time. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Is there any specific language requirement for this internship?

Fluency in English is required, and fluency in at least one additional European language is strongly preferred.

How will applications be reviewed?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selections are expected to be made by the end of February 2025. Only finalists will be contacted.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

Yes, applicants 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.

Can I ask questions about the internship after reading this information?

Yes, you can visit medium.com/wsj-internships or email internships@wsj.com for any additional questions.

What should I do if I need reasonable accommodation during the application process?

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you can email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com, specifying "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and briefly describing the type of assistance needed.

Dow Jones

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.