The Hill Spring 2026 Editorial Intern- Washington DC

An editorial Hill internship will include intense exposure to national politics and Congress. Interns will experience a fast pace and deadline pressure.

The Hill publishes its newspaper three times a week when both chambers of Congress are in session and once a week the rest of the year.

Interns for The Hill have broken major stories, receiving widespread recognition. Their work has appeared on The Hill website and in print.

Additional Job Description

Internship Duties:

• Duties: Editorial intern duties consist primarily of writing and reporting. Interns also assist reporters and frequently get assignments that take them to the Capitol and the halls of Congress. Interns have some clerical duties, including assisting at events hosted by The Hill, couriering material to and from Capitol Hill and assisting reporters with fact-checking and transcribing.
  
  

Salary - $17.95/hour

The 2026 Spring Internship runs January -May 2026.

Benefits:

• 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.