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The Dispatch · 2 months ago

Spring 2026 Internship

positionWashington, DC
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

The Dispatch is a platform for thoughtful coverage and respectful dialogue, seeking one intern for a 10-week, part-time opportunity. The intern will work closely with staff writers and editors to contribute to the website and newsletters, gaining invaluable experience in the editorial process of a thriving media business.

Digital Media

Responsibilities

Contribute to standalone articles for The Dispatch website, explainers, newsletters such as The Morning Dispatch, and fact checks
Interview key persons (witnesses, sources, etc.) to obtain pertinent information for reporting and explainers
Establish contacts and sources for use in future research and reporting
Assist with editorial projects
Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, etc
Other duties that support the work of the editorial team

Qualification

JournalismAmerican politicsCritical thinkingComputer proficiencyCommunicationTime managementAdaptability

Required

Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master's degree program
Desire to pursue a career in journalism
Ability to work 20-25 hours per week while balancing academic coursework
Ability to meet strict deadlines and take direction, correction, and constructive feedback professionally
Familiarity with American politics, the news media ecosystem, and conservatism/classical liberalism
Well-read knowledge of today's big stories
Computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Workspace, web search, databases)
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Preferred

Preference will be given to applicants in the D.C. area who are able to work from our office, but we will consider exceptional candidates for a remote arrangement

Company

The Dispatch

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A new digital media company providing fact-based reporting and commentary on politics, policy and culture.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://thedispatch.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

M
Marguerite Howell
Vice President of Multimedia
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Rachael Larimore
Managing Editor
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