Enrolled degree-seeking students with a background in engineering or journalism are encouraged to apply for this summer internship at The Washington Post. Foreign nationals can apply, but must provide evidence of U.S. work authorization if selected.

Supporting the Core Engineering team at The Washington Post by working on real production features, collaborating with full-time engineers, maintaining services and APIs, and attending exclusive events like hackathons and seminars to further develop technical skills.

Software Engineering

United States

Washington, DC

Large

The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.

Entertainment & Media

The Washington Post

Journalism

<ul><li>How would you use technology to help The Washington Post in its mission to inform and connect with communities worldwide? Our engineering department is looking for curious and creative interns to work with us on a variety of teams.</li><li>Interns are paid hourly and are expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week.</li><li>Our internship program is based out of our D.C. office, so you are expected to be onsite for the summer and follow The Washington Post’s hybrid work policy. We do not provide housing but can suggest options upon request.</li><li>This internship is not a guarantee of a job at The Post. We have hired from our internship classes in the past, and we hope to continue this trend in the coming years. Note our internship program is not a binding contract — you can take a full-time job elsewhere or from your (or another!) team at The Post before the internship ends.</li></ul>

Open to All Students

Currently Studying

Undergraduate

How would you use technology to help The Washington Post in its mission to inform and connect with communities worldwide? Our engineering department is looking for curious and creative interns to work with us on a variety of teams.Interns are paid hourly and are expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week.Our internship program is based out of our D.C. office, so you are expected to be onsite for the summer and follow The Washington Post’s hybrid work policy. We do not provide housing but can suggest options upon request.This internship is not a guarantee of a job at The Post. We have hired from our internship classes in the past, and we hope to continue this trend in the coming years. Note our internship program is not a binding contract — you can take a full-time job elsewhere or from your (or another!) team at The Post before the internship ends.

Summer Intern 2024 - Core Engineering

Requirements

Responsibilities

Application Process

The Washington Post

Mission & Purpose