WSJ Summer Internship
Are you a driven, student journalist eager to work in an award-winning newsroom before your senior year? The Wall Street Journal internship program offers an unparalleled opportunity for college juniors to gain practical work experience in our award-winning newsrooms in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and London with mentorship and tailored training sessions.
We are looking for ambitious students who think foremost about the audience and are able to work independently under deadline pressure. You don’t need to be a business or economics expert, but a commitment to high journalistic standards is a must.
Applications for Summer 2027 are now open.
U.S.:
- Business, Finance & Economics Reporting
- Desk assignments may include:
- Automobiles, Detroit
- Corporate Reporting, New York
- Dow Jones Newswires, New York
- Markets, New York
- Personal Finance Reporting, New York
- Personal Technology Reporting, New York
- Technology, San Francisco
- Desk assignments may include:
- Features & WSJ. Magazine
- Graphics
- Social Video
- Sports Reporting
- Visual Investigations
London:
Singapore:
FAQs
What is the application deadline for Summer 2027 internships?
+Applications for U.S. summer internships close on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at midnight Eastern Time. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The NABJ internship application deadline is 11:59 PM PT on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The NAHJ internship application deadline is midnight PT on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Is there an age requirement?
+The Wall Street Journal internship program is an opportunity primarily for college sophomores and juniors to work in our award-winning newsrooms. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Seniors and graduate students in their final year should apply to WSJ News Associates, our 24-month rotational training program.
How long is the summer internship program?
+The summer internship program runs for 10 weeks between June and August and requires full-time interns to work 35 hours per week.
What prior experience is needed?
+Applicants should have at least one previous professional news media job or internship, or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.
Can I apply for more than one internship for the summer?
+We appreciate that you may have more than one interest or base of skills, but we encourage you to present your best application to the internship for which you feel most qualified.
Do you have to be a citizen to apply?
+You need to be authorized to work in the country where the internship is based. We do not sponsor new work visas for the internship.
Do work samples need to be in English?
+Yes. All work samples for the U.S.-based internships must be submitted in English.
Are interns paid?
+Yes. It is our policy to pay everyone who works for us, including interns.
What do interns actually do?
+Summer interns have reported front-page news, created interactive graphics, produced videos, assisted in daily production of podcasts, reported and produced long form narrative podcast episodes, curated and published our journalism across platforms, worked with audience strategists to identify and promote ways to engage our subscribers and much more. Interns are encouraged to pitch their own stories and projects and see them through with guidance from their editors.
Does The Wall Street Journal assist in finding summer housing?
+No. Interns are responsible for their own housing arrangements.
How many interns are selected?
+Up to 15 interns globally.
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 for the U.S. internship by the end of January.
Is the WSJ application process separate from the Dow Jones News Fund internship program?
+Yes, the WSJ application process is separate from the Dow Jones News Fund internship program. We typically select more than 2 DJNF’s program participants for our internship program.