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Undergraduate Intern, Short Reads (Data Journalism), Pew Research Center Summer 2026

Washington, DC (Pew Research Center)

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about various issues shaping America and the world. The summer undergraduate internship offers students the opportunity to work with the Short Reads team, focusing on tasks like copy editing, fact-checking, and newsletter production while providing opportunities for original research and writing.

AnalyticsConsumer ResearchSocial MediaSocial News

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Copy editing

Number-checking

Fact-checking

Newsletter production

Opportunities for original research and writing

Qualification

Data journalismData analysisCopy editingFact-checkingAttention to detail

Required

College students who are pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree and have completed a minimum of two years (in other words, rising juniors and seniors)

Interest in data journalism, data science, political science, sociology or related fields

Experience working with data and in data analysis

A cover letter that addresses the following: (1) Describe why you are interested in an internship with Pew Research Center's Short Reads team. (2) Please discuss your professional aspirations and how this internship would align with your career trajectory. (3) Tell us about a research project you worked on (or an article you wrote) that you are especially proud of, and why (including any statistical analysis)

A resume, which should include a listing of relevant course work

Benefits

A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates who need it.

Company

Pew Research Center

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Pew Research Center is an American research firm that conducts research related to social issues, demographics, social trends, and more.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://pewresearch.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Jocelyn Kiley

Managing Director

Nikolas Wissmann

Director of Finance and Administration; Treasurer

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