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Daily responsibilities in audio journalism usually include researching stories, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and editing audio for news segments or podcasts. Professionals in this role collaborate closely with producers, sound engineers, and editors to develop compelling narratives and ensure quality production. You may also be responsible for fact-checking, sourcing archival audio, and maintaining editorial standards. Audio journalists often work under tight deadlines, balancing creativity with accuracy to deliver timely, impactful content for broadcast or digital platforms.

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An Audio Journalism job involves reporting, producing, and editing news stories in an audio format, such as radio, podcasts, or digital streaming platforms. Journalists in this field conduct interviews, write scripts, and use sound design to enhance storytelling. They may work for news organizations, independent media outlets, or produce investigative audio documentaries. This role requires strong research, interviewing, and audio editing skills. Effective storytelling and the ability to engage audiences through sound are key aspects of the job.

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Excelling in audio journalism requires strong reporting, storytelling, and audio editing skills, often supported by a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), broadcast equipment, and content management systems is common, while some positions prefer candidates with certifications in audio production or journalism. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with sources and team members are valuable soft skills. These competencies are essential for producing engaging, accurate audio content that resonates with listeners and meets industry standards.

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Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

Politico

Arlington, VA • On-site

$23/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Description:
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

Internship details:
  • Dates: September-December 2026

  • Pay: $23/hr

  • Schedule: Hybrid, full-time 40 hours/week

  • Location: Arlington, VA (HQ)

  • Application deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

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.

We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it's like to work for POLITICO.
Let's keep in touch. You can view our list of open positions here.
About Us.
POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.
Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals-Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York-form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist.
Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.
These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company's guiding principles - first articulated as The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel Springer
Posting date:
2026-05-08
Title:
Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ)

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