What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Hill Summer 2026 Editorial Intern- Washington DC position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
An editorial Hill internship will include intense exposure to national politics and Congress. Interns will experience a fast pace and deadline pressure.
Interns for The Hill have broken major stories, receiving widespread recognition. Their work has appeared on The Hill website and in print.
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 and assisting reporters with projects.
Interns are entirely responsible for their own lodging and travel. The Hill assumes no responsibility and cannot compensate any outside expenses connected with an internship. However, we will cover in-town travel expenses for work assignments
The Hill assumes no liability and accepts no responsibility for intern behavior outside the workplace.
To Apply: We strongly recommend that applicants familiarize themselves with The Hill before applying.
Be sure to include:
Compensation - $17.95/hour
Interns for The Hill have broken major stories, receiving widespread recognition. Their work has appeared on The Hill website and in print.
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 and assisting reporters with projects.
Interns are entirely responsible for their own lodging and travel. The Hill assumes no responsibility and cannot compensate any outside expenses connected with an internship. However, we will cover in-town travel expenses for work assignments
The Hill assumes no liability and accepts no responsibility for intern behavior outside the workplace.
To Apply: We strongly recommend that applicants familiarize themselves with The Hill before applying.
Be sure to include:
- The semester for which you’re applying.
- The beginning and ending dates of your internship.
- The days of the week you’re available.
- The hours you are available.
- A resume, cover letter and information on any academic programs in Washington you are participating in.
Compensation - $17.95/hour
- The 2026 Summer Internship runs May -August 2026.
- 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.
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