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The Wall Street Journal Summer Business, Finance & Economic Reporting Internships (2027) in New York, New York at Dow Jones & Co.

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Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Part time
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Job Description:

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 Los Angeles with mentorship and tailored training sessions. Graduate students enrolled in a degree program by the application deadline - October 31, 2026 - who are returning to school in the fall are also eligible to apply. Graduating seniors should apply to WSJ News Associates.

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 you must have a commitment to high journalistic standards.

Desk assignments may include:

Automobiles, Detroit

Technology, San Francisco

Markets, New York

Corporate Reporting, New York

Dow Jones Newswires, New York

Personal Technology Reporting, New York

Personal Finance Reporting, New York

You will:
  • Work closely with other reporters and editors to deliver prompt, accurate reporting of news.
  • Have the opportunity to write features and cover breaking news ranging from economic indicators and company earnings to big industry or national trends.
  • Pitch your own stories, videos, graphics and/or social posts and follow them through to completion with supervision and guidance from an editor.


You have:
  • Completed at least one prior reporting internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.
  • Dedication to high journalism standards.
  • Excellent writing and reporting skills.
  • A demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus, though prior business or economics reporting experience isn't required.
  • Experience with and interest in responsible AI experimentation, data analysis, data-driven projects is encouraged.


HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload one PDF document (max. 5MB); Your application should contain:
  • A cover letter that notes the desk assignment above that you are most interested in and highlights why you would be an asset to that desk.
  • Your résumé.
  • Three to five examples of your published work outlining your role and/or contribution. Please include full articles if possible or a PDF with hyperlinks that do not require a password.


The deadline to apply is Oct. 31 at midnight Eastern time. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Internship timing: 10 weeks between June and August.

Only finalists will be contacted. We will review applications on a rolling basis and strive to make selections by the end of January.

MORE QUESTIONS?

Visit https://careers.wsj.jobs

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: -

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Job Location

New York, New York, 10036, United States

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