WSJ News Associates
This paid opportunity is more than a temporary fellowship—it is the start of your professional journey with us.
As a News Associate, you will gain invaluable experience, mentorship and training in fact-based, ethical journalism. A highlight of the development plan is a six-month reporting assignment in a regional U.S. news bureau, with accommodation provided.
Over the two years, you will rotate through different departments, gaining skills in:
- News reporting and source development: Learn to break news and build your network of contacts.
- Content strategy and audience engagement: Understand how to grow and connect with our readership.
- Story editing and refinement: Craft compelling narratives from complex information.
- Visual storytelling and data analysis: Use data and visuals to tell powerful stories.
- Podcast and video production: Produce engaging multimedia content.
- AI innovation: Explore the future of journalism with cutting-edge technology.
Upon successful completion of the rotation, you will transition into a dedicated role within the newsroom, leveraging the skills you have mastered over the two years.
The highly competitive opportunity, to begin in Summer 2026, is designed for aspiring journalists, including recent graduates and those with up to five years of experience.
FAQ
When is the application deadline?
+Applications close Friday, December 12, 2025.
What happens after I apply?
+If your application advances, you will be contacted by the Journal’s Talent team directly to participate in an assessment. Following the assessment, finalists will be invited to interview.
What is the salary?
+$36 an hour.
When do Associates start?
+The expected start is mid to late June.
What counts toward the required experience?
+Up to five years of journalism or equivalent professional experience, excluding internships.
Does The Wall Street Journal assist in finding housing?
+News Associates are responsible for their own housing arrangements with the exception of the six-month period spent in a regional U.S. news bureau outside of New York. Cities may include Washington D.C., Chicago, or Boston.
Do you have to be a citizen to apply?
+You need to be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not sponsor new work visas for this program.
How soon will I hear whether I’ve been selected?
+Due to the high volume of applicants, only finalists will be contacted. We will review applications on a rolling basis and strive to make selections by Spring.