Playbook Paris Intern

Playbook Paris Intern

POLITICO is looking for an intern to join its Paris editorial team and work on its flagship political newsletter Playbook Paris. The intern journalist will be responsible for assisting the Playbook author in writing the daily newsletter during afternoon and evening hours, from Sunday to Thursday. They may also be asked to write short articles for the newsletter or the politico.eu website. The position, to be filled on January 5, 2026 (minimum 2 months, 6 preferably, duration to be discussed) is a unique opportunity to cover political news alongside experienced political journalists.

Missions:

• Writing agenda, morning briefings, and newsletter log sections, as well as news monitoring
• Researching and verifying information, proposing and writing short briefs for the newsletter
• Live monitoring of political news highlights

Hours:

• Sunday to Thursday, staggered hours (afternoon and evening). Remote work possible

Required Profile and Skills:

• Passion for politics
• At least one editorial experience
• Rigor, synthesis skills, and speed
• Very good writing skills
• Native French speaker, good level of English
• Taste for teamwork and initiative

Playbook Paris

Launched in February 2021, Playbook Paris has quickly established itself as an essential newsletter for informed readers with a deep knowledge of French politics. It is the spearhead of POLITICO's expansion in France after its rapid development in Brussels and London.

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Employment level: Full-time, stage, internship

Type of role: Internship