News & Politics Editorial Intern

Job Description

About company

Her Campus Media is seeking a News & Politics Editorial Intern. The company focuses on content relevant to Gen Z college readers, covering topics like U.S. politics, academics, global and national issues, and viral news. Her Campus Media is committed to diversity and inclusion, actively seeking to recruit and advance minorities, women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and veterans, aiming for a team and culture that reflects the diverse global community of women it serves.

Internships at Her Campus Media are designed to provide meaningful, skill-building tasks and projects. They are remote, unpaid, offered for school credit, and have flexible hours. Internships are available year-round on a full-time or part-time basis for current college students located in the United States. Please note that Her Campus Media does not offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About the job description, detailed

This is a News & Politics Editorial Intern position for the fall of 2025. The ideal candidate is creative, efficient, organized, and detail-oriented, with a strong passion for journalism and hard news. They should have their finger on the pulse of cultural conversations surrounding topics relevant to college readers, including U.S. politics, academics, global/national issues, and viral news.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Assisting the editorial team with various editorial-related tasks.
• Writing and editing timely news articles.
• Working on larger editorial projects and packages.
• Interviewing talent and expert sources.
• Creating and optimizing SEO and e-commerce content.
• Receiving writing assignments for sections such as News, Digital, Life, and Career.
• Expected to work on tight deadlines and turnarounds.
• Given high-level tasks and significant responsibility.

Required Qualifications:
• Must be a current college undergraduate with the ability to receive college credit.
• A strong communicator with organization and strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledgeable of all Google for Work tools.
• Hardworking, detail-oriented, efficient, and possessing a creative work ethic.
• Passionate about the Her Campus mission and all things Gen Z.
• Knowledgeable of culture and social commentary.
• Interested in writing, editing, research, college trends, and project management.
• Interested in creating content around news, politics, academics, and trending topics.

Application Materials and Submission Instructions:
Applicants must submit the following:
• Cover Letter: To be submitted in the “Message to Hiring Manager” section.
• Singular PDF File (uploaded in the Resume section) containing:
• Your resume.
• Two (2) writing samples or clips.
• Two (2) pitches tailored to the Her Campus reader: one service-focused and one cultural analysis. These pitches should be based on timely events in the news and/or politics space at the time of application.
• A link to your portfolio, if applicable.