Summer 2026 Multimedia Internship at The Dispatch – Washington, District of Columbia

The Dispatch is pleased to offer its 2026 summer multimedia internship program. This is a 10-week opportunity beginning June 1 and ending August 7. This is a hands-on internship that will provide invaluable experience for aspiring multimedia journalists who want to participate in the editorial process of a thriving media business. The interns will work closely with The Dispatch’s reporters, staff writers, and editors to contribute to The Dispatch’s podcasts and social videos.

• Assist with podcast, video, and social media production across The Dispatch’s multimedia team.

• Support the development and distribution of podcast and social video content, including clipping, asset gathering, writing metadata, and publishing support.

• Help identify strong moments from podcasts, interviews, and live events for use in social video and YouTube.

• Help record podcast audio and video in Riverside and edit in Premiere.

• Provide general editorial and multimedia support to producers, editors, and other members of The Dispatch team.

• Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master’s degree program. Those graduating in 2026 are eligible.

• Strong interest in journalism, podcasting, digital video, and the evolving media landscape.

• Familiarity with American politics, news, and public affairs, along with an active interest in the major stories shaping the national conversation.

• Some hands-on experience with audio, video, or social content production through coursework, internships, student media, freelance work, or personal projects.

• Basic proficiency with one or more relevant production tools, such as ProTools, Adobe Audition or Premiere, Descript, Riverside, Canva or similar platforms.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, manage details carefully, and respond professionally to feedback.

• Good editorial judgment, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

This is a paid internship unless the intern is receiving funding from another source, such as a foundation, fellowship, or their college. Compensation is $17.95/hour for 30 hours/week.