The Dow Jones News Fund Internship Program, founded in 1960, has long been recognized as one of the premier opportunities for aspiring journalists in the United States. Each year, the program selects close to one hundred college students from across the country, providing them not only with paid internships but also with advanced professional training, access to experienced industry mentors, and entry into a wide-reaching peer and alumni network. The initiative is designed to prepare participants for the fast-paced and evolving media landscape by equipping them with the practical tools, editorial judgment, and newsroom confidence they will need to thrive.
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Interns begin their journey with an intensive one-week training session where they gain hands-on exposure to newsroom practices and digital tools. Following this, they are placed in paid internships lasting ten to twelve weeks at leading media organizations, with weekly salaries starting at $525. Throughout the process, participants benefit from guidance, support, and resources that position them for lasting success in journalism.
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Applicants are required to submit their materials by November 5 and must indicate which areas of training and internship placement they are most interested in. The program offers five main tracks. Audience Engagement roles focus on connecting news with readers through SEO-friendly headlines, social media, newsletters, and trending content. Business Reporting places interns in major outlets to cover topics ranging from markets and entrepreneurs to labor and climate. Data Journalism positions emphasize working with records, government datasets, and coding to create investigative or interactive stories. Digital Media opportunities allow students to experiment with storytelling across print, video, audio, and online platforms. Finally, Multiplatform Editing prepares interns to serve as the last line of review, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and style in stories for top news organizations.
Benefits
Benefits:
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Interns are paid a weekly salary starting at $525, attend a one-week intensive training program, and gain newsroom skills such as editing, reporting, data journalism, multimedia, digital tools, and audience engagement.
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They join a respected alumni network dating back to 1960, benefit from mentorship by industry professionals, and receive guidance, feedback, and career advice throughout the internship.
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Placements are offered at top media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fortune, Barron’s, and The Marshall Project, where interns work under deadline pressure in real newsroom environments.
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The program provides multiple tracks—business reporting, data journalism, digital media, audience engagement, and multiplatform editing—so participants can specialize while also learning cutting-edge newsroom technology and adapting to the digital landscape.
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Interns build strong résumés, gain credibility in the media industry, and often secure full-time job offers, with many alumni moving into leadership and senior editorial positions later in their careers.
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The program emphasizes collaboration, independent reporting and editing skills, and high journalistic standards of accuracy and ethics, ensuring long-term professional growth.
Eligibilities
Eligibilities:
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Applicants must be college students (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution. Some tracks may allow international students attending U.S. colleges.
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Journalism or communications majors are preferred, but students from related fields with strong writing, reporting, or media skills may also apply.
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Applicants should have a strong academic record, demonstrating commitment and aptitude for journalism or media work.
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Applicants should have basic skills relevant to their chosen track, such as writing, editing, data analysis, digital media production, or social media.
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Interns must be available for the one-week training program and the full 10–12 week paid internship during the summer.
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Applicants must be able to provide a resume, writing or editing samples, and, if requested, recommendation letters.
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Applicants should demonstrate professional conduct, ethics, and dedication to quality journalism.
Eligible Regions: Open for United States and International Students Studying in the U.S
Application Process
- The application must be submitted online by November 5 (late applications are not accepted).
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Applicants are required to indicate which training program(s) and internship track(s) they are interested in; more than one option can be selected.
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The application typically asks for a resume, personal information, and writing or editing samples, depending on the track you apply for.
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Applicants must complete a test (reporting, editing, or data-focused depending on track) to demonstrate their skills and readiness.
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Recommendation letters may be requested to support your application.
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After review, selected students are matched with specific newsrooms for internships, taking into account both applicant preferences and newsroom needs.
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Chosen applicants are notified, attend the one-week training program, and then begin their 10–12 week paid internships at assigned media companies
Application Deadline: November 5, 2025 (42 Days Remaining)
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