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Summer 2025 Newsroom Internship
Education Week, a mission-driven, nonprofit news organization that publishes informed, independent, and highly respected education journalism is seeking a Summer Newsroom Intern.
This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in journalism, online news, and education policy and practice to gain professional experience and build skills that closely align with the responsibilities of a modern journalist.
Newsroom Interns Will
Key Responsibilities
At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and our mission is to empower the field to make that a reality. As a leading authority in pre-K-12 education, Education Week is the comprehensive cornerstone for educators, policymakers, and business leaders, providing trusted and non-partisan journalism and research insights that inspire critical conversations and meaningful action.
Edweek.org and Education Week, in print, engage readers with indispensable news, actionable analysis, outside opinion and commentary, and distinctive explanatory and investigative journalism. EdWeek Market Brief, our digital intelligence report for education business leaders, provides original reporting, deep analysis and proprietary, data-driven research focused on school district purchasing and priorities.
Benefits And Perks
Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We are within short walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops, the Metro, and are adjacent to the Capital Crescent Trail. We value innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.
Education Week strongly values equity and believes in a society where all children have access to high quality K-12 education. As such, Education Week is an equal opportunity employer.
Currently, Education Week is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.
Education Week, a mission-driven, nonprofit news organization that publishes informed, independent, and highly respected education journalism is seeking a Summer Newsroom Intern.
This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in journalism, online news, and education policy and practice to gain professional experience and build skills that closely align with the responsibilities of a modern journalist.
Newsroom Interns Will
- Hone reporting, writing, researching, and editing skills
- Develop a better understanding of how newsrooms engage a digital audience
- Get comfortable working with a content management system and other editorial tools
- Get real-world experience working with a seasoned and energetic team of journalists
- Publish work and engage in other hands-on experiences that add to a growing portfolio of work and skills
Key Responsibilities
- Writing, reporting, and editing
- Fact-checking and proofreading copy
- Producing and sending newsletters
- Producing content on edweek.org
- Helping update and maintain edweek.org
- Working on digital or social campaigns related to content promotion
- Journalism majors or minors, as well as majors or minors in communications and media studies, or other related fields
- Experience working in a newsroom (student newsroom or otherwise) and/or at a news or media organization, preferred
- Experience writing and reporting
- Familiarity with AP style
- Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Strong communication skills
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Deadline-focused
- A quick learner
- Passionate about doing quality, impactful, and engaging journalism
- A good team player, willing to assist others
- Ethical, conscientious, and displays a high level of integrity
At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and our mission is to empower the field to make that a reality. As a leading authority in pre-K-12 education, Education Week is the comprehensive cornerstone for educators, policymakers, and business leaders, providing trusted and non-partisan journalism and research insights that inspire critical conversations and meaningful action.
Edweek.org and Education Week, in print, engage readers with indispensable news, actionable analysis, outside opinion and commentary, and distinctive explanatory and investigative journalism. EdWeek Market Brief, our digital intelligence report for education business leaders, provides original reporting, deep analysis and proprietary, data-driven research focused on school district purchasing and priorities.
Benefits And Perks
Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We are within short walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops, the Metro, and are adjacent to the Capital Crescent Trail. We value innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.
Education Week strongly values equity and believes in a society where all children have access to high quality K-12 education. As such, Education Week is an equal opportunity employer.
Currently, Education Week is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.
Salary : $16 - $16
