Newsroom Intern, Wisconsin
State Affairs, Madison, WI, United States
Overview
State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country with state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform.
We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals, and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data—delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level.
Responsibilities
Assist reporters and editors with daily coverage of Wisconsin state government and politics.
Monitor legislative hearings, press conferences, and public meetings at the State Capitol.
Conduct background research on policy issues, legislation, and public officials.
Draft short news items, briefs, and summaries for digital publication.
Fact‑check articles and verify sources and data.
Help maintain news calendars and track breaking developments.
Perform administrative and editorial support tasks, such as posting press releases, as needed in a fast-paced newsroom.
Essential Qualifications
Current enrollment in a college or university, preferably majoring in journalism, political science, communications, or a related field.
Strong writing, grammar, and editing skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with guidance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work onsite in Madison, Wisconsin during the internship period.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with news writing style and basic AP style.
Interest in state government, public policy, and political journalism.
This is an onsite work opportunity that operates out of the State Affairs office located in Madison, Wisconsin. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
State Affairs is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
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We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals, and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data—delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level.
Responsibilities
Assist reporters and editors with daily coverage of Wisconsin state government and politics.
Monitor legislative hearings, press conferences, and public meetings at the State Capitol.
Conduct background research on policy issues, legislation, and public officials.
Draft short news items, briefs, and summaries for digital publication.
Fact‑check articles and verify sources and data.
Help maintain news calendars and track breaking developments.
Perform administrative and editorial support tasks, such as posting press releases, as needed in a fast-paced newsroom.
Essential Qualifications
Current enrollment in a college or university, preferably majoring in journalism, political science, communications, or a related field.
Strong writing, grammar, and editing skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with guidance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work onsite in Madison, Wisconsin during the internship period.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with news writing style and basic AP style.
Interest in state government, public policy, and political journalism.
This is an onsite work opportunity that operates out of the State Affairs office located in Madison, Wisconsin. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
State Affairs is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
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