Editorial Intern, Center for Communications
National Education Association (NEA), Washington, DC, United States
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Posting Period: March 23, 2026 - Until Filled
Employee Type: OO126 Center for Communications (COMMS), SHORTTERM Short‑term Temps
Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)
Position Details: NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program, as an Editorial Intern, Center for Communications, Editorial department, for the Winter/Spring 2025 session, which will begin on or after May 4, 2026, and end on or before August 10, 2026. The internships range from six weeks to a full semester, and interns are only eligible for a maximum of two (2) sessions. If this is your second session, you will not be eligible for additional assignments as a paid intern. Interns will receive a stipend of $20 per hour and may intern up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week.
The NEA Internship Program provides interns with training, learning opportunities, educational activities, and exposure to a variety of rich and substantive programmatic experiences that support quality public education. These experiences may include conducting research; data analysis; writing, editing, using Internet applications and social media; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and policy forums; visits to Capitol Hill; and other appropriate program‑related activities.
Position Summary
NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns – generally juniors, seniors, recent college graduates (up to 18 months) or graduate students – who are interested in public education policy and education issues. Students pursuing degrees in Education, Political Science, Government, Human Resources, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Position Emphasis
This position supports NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by participating in internship opportunities and assignments in the Center for Communications, Editorial Department, of the National Education Association. This internship will be hybrid and will require some on‑site time at the Washington, D.C. headquarters building.
Editorial Intern Assignments
Research and write articles for NEA Today, NEA Today for NEA Retired, NEA Today for Aspiring Educators in print, digital and app formats.
Assist editors and senior writers with background research, information gathering, and reporting.
Participate in weekly editorial team meetings and take on weekly assignments.
Pitch and develop story ideas and other content.
Create multimedia pieces.
Additional Intern Activities
NEA interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with NEA staff and participate in a variety of meaningful learning experiences, projects and opportunities during the internship. In addition to assigned Center/department activities, interns may also participate in relevant NEA‑sponsored and/or approved group activities that may occur at NEA or in the Washington Metropolitan area. Group activities may include participation in interviews with the NEA President and Executive Director, observing NEA events such as Representative Assembly events, Board meetings or cross‑Center/department events, and participating in policy forums, organizing or lobbying activities or internal partner or intern events in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, such as Washington D.C. Intern Week.
Expected Skills and Development Opportunities
Journalism skills and experience.
Writing and editing skills.
Experience producing editorial content for multiple publications under tight deadlines.
Knowledge and experience with AP Style.
Additionally, NEA interns will learn about the NEA, its role in public education, issues affecting NEA members at the national, state and local level and advocacy strategies to support members and the students they serve. They may develop skills in collaboration, communication, writing, research, analysis, preparing reports, interviewing, and use of organizing tools and strategies.
Legal Statements
NEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.
NEA PARTICIPATES IN E‑VERIFY. READ MORE HERE E‑VERIFY PARTICIPATION AND RIGHT TO WORK.
NEA COMPLIES WITH THE DC WAGE TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023.
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Posting Period: March 23, 2026 - Until Filled
Employee Type: OO126 Center for Communications (COMMS), SHORTTERM Short‑term Temps
Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)
Position Details: NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program, as an Editorial Intern, Center for Communications, Editorial department, for the Winter/Spring 2025 session, which will begin on or after May 4, 2026, and end on or before August 10, 2026. The internships range from six weeks to a full semester, and interns are only eligible for a maximum of two (2) sessions. If this is your second session, you will not be eligible for additional assignments as a paid intern. Interns will receive a stipend of $20 per hour and may intern up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week.
The NEA Internship Program provides interns with training, learning opportunities, educational activities, and exposure to a variety of rich and substantive programmatic experiences that support quality public education. These experiences may include conducting research; data analysis; writing, editing, using Internet applications and social media; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and policy forums; visits to Capitol Hill; and other appropriate program‑related activities.
Position Summary
NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns – generally juniors, seniors, recent college graduates (up to 18 months) or graduate students – who are interested in public education policy and education issues. Students pursuing degrees in Education, Political Science, Government, Human Resources, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Position Emphasis
This position supports NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by participating in internship opportunities and assignments in the Center for Communications, Editorial Department, of the National Education Association. This internship will be hybrid and will require some on‑site time at the Washington, D.C. headquarters building.
Editorial Intern Assignments
Research and write articles for NEA Today, NEA Today for NEA Retired, NEA Today for Aspiring Educators in print, digital and app formats.
Assist editors and senior writers with background research, information gathering, and reporting.
Participate in weekly editorial team meetings and take on weekly assignments.
Pitch and develop story ideas and other content.
Create multimedia pieces.
Additional Intern Activities
NEA interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with NEA staff and participate in a variety of meaningful learning experiences, projects and opportunities during the internship. In addition to assigned Center/department activities, interns may also participate in relevant NEA‑sponsored and/or approved group activities that may occur at NEA or in the Washington Metropolitan area. Group activities may include participation in interviews with the NEA President and Executive Director, observing NEA events such as Representative Assembly events, Board meetings or cross‑Center/department events, and participating in policy forums, organizing or lobbying activities or internal partner or intern events in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, such as Washington D.C. Intern Week.
Expected Skills and Development Opportunities
Journalism skills and experience.
Writing and editing skills.
Experience producing editorial content for multiple publications under tight deadlines.
Knowledge and experience with AP Style.
Additionally, NEA interns will learn about the NEA, its role in public education, issues affecting NEA members at the national, state and local level and advocacy strategies to support members and the students they serve. They may develop skills in collaboration, communication, writing, research, analysis, preparing reports, interviewing, and use of organizing tools and strategies.
Legal Statements
NEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.
NEA PARTICIPATES IN E‑VERIFY. READ MORE HERE E‑VERIFY PARTICIPATION AND RIGHT TO WORK.
NEA COMPLIES WITH THE DC WAGE TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023.
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