112 Editorial Associate Media And Public Relations jobs in Washington

Are you a curious, passionate, energetic, and hardworking undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism or communications who is looking for a hands-on learning experience which will help you to further prepare you for an exciting career in journalism? Would you enjoy the opportunity to work at a national cable news network supporting editorial newsgathering or production?

NewsNation is looking for interns for Fall 2026. The paid internships will run from approximately, Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4.

Selected interns will work on one of our NewsNation programs, in a bureau, or on a production team. Interns will also attend trainings and workshops which help them further understand the editorial, business, programming, and technological aspects of a 24-hour news organization.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Conducting research

Pitching stories

Identifying prospective guests

Helping source video from social media

Desktop editing of videos

Creating graphics

Writing scripts

Shadowing various editorial positions

Desired Characteristics:

Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.

Must be a team player

Must be self-motivated

Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism

Salary Range: $18.40 Hourly

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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.