The Hill Spring 2026 Editorial Intern- Washington DC

An editorial Hill internship offers intense exposure to national politics and Congress, requiring interns to work at a fast pace under deadline pressure. The Hill publishes its newspaper multiple times a week. Interns will primarily focus on writing and reporting, assisting reporters with assignments at the Capitol and Congress, and performing some clerical duties.

Must Have

• Writing and reporting
• Assisting reporters
• Assisting at events hosted by The Hill
• Courieuring material to and from Capitol Hill
• Assisting reporters with fact-checking and transcribing

Perks & Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Local/state leave plans

An editorial Hill internship will include intense exposure to national politics and Congress. Interns will experience a fast pace and deadline pressure.

The Hill publishes its newspaper three times a week when both chambers of Congress are in session and once a week the rest of the year.

Interns for The Hill have broken major stories, receiving widespread recognition. Their work has appeared on The Hill website and in print.

Internship Duties:

• Duties: Editorial intern duties consist primarily of writing and reporting. Interns also assist reporters and frequently get assignments that take them to the Capitol and the halls of Congress. Interns have some clerical duties, including assisting at events hosted by The Hill, couriering material to and from Capitol Hill and assisting reporters with fact-checking and transcribing.
• Salary - $17.95/hour
• The 2026 Spring Internship runs January -May 2026.
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Benefits:

• Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.