Being mentored during a remote journalism program

Remote Journalism Internships

Contribute to real reporting, research and editorial work for a newsroom anywhere in the world, filing stories, checking facts and tracking sources from wherever you happen to be based.

Journalism has adapted to distributed work faster than most industries expect, with reporters filing from home, editors coordinating over shared documents and video calls, and entire digital-first newsrooms running without a single shared office. A remote internship puts you inside that same workflow, contributing to real editorial projects using the same tools distributed newsrooms rely on every day, regardless of where you happen to be sitting.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, our remote journalism internship program can help you build practical reporting and editorial skills on your own schedule, wherever you happen to be.

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24Guaranteed Internship
Vetted remote roles in digital newsrooms, research teams and editorial organizations around the world.

14Complete Remote Support
Onboarding guidance, remote social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included. 

22Global Career Network
Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references.

Example remote journalism host organizations

We've previously placed remote interns with organizations across a wide range of digital news, research, newsletter and podcast production sectors worldwide. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a remote journalism internship?

Digital-first newsrooms have built entire editorial operations around distributed teams, with reporters filing from wherever a story takes them and editors reviewing copy through shared documents rather than a shared desk. A remote internship drops you straight into that process, researching, drafting and fact-checking stories without needing to be based in a physical newsroom.

From independent newsletters run by a single writer to distributed digital outlets covering global stories with reporters spread across several continents, remote-friendly journalism organizations span a wide range of the industry, giving you the flexibility to build real editorial experience without the cost or logistics of relocating. Many outlets have also grown accustomed to coordinating interviews, verifying sources and running entire editorial calendars online, which means remote journalism interns often get direct exposure to the exact skills, source verification over video and phone, collaborative editing, digital publishing workflows, that modern newsrooms now depend on as standard practice.

Remote roles are particularly common in areas such as digital news writing, research and fact-checking, newsletter journalism and podcast production support, giving you the chance to build journalism skills that transfer across outlets and borders.

Experience journalism without geographic limits

Work from anywhere
Complete your internship from home, or wherever you happen to be, while contributing to real editorial work.

Diverse specializations
Explore journalism across digital reporting, research, newsletters and audio production, without needing to relocate.

Global networking
Build connections with editors, reporters and fellow interns from around the world, all from your laptop.

Digital-first skillset
Learn the tools and workflows that distributed newsrooms use to research, draft, edit and publish remotely.

Meeting other interns during a journalism internship

Explore remote journalism internships

Remote journalism roles span digital-first newsrooms, independent newsletters, research teams and podcast production organizations that manage some or all of their editorial work online. Your internship could give you the opportunity to contribute to real reporting and editorial projects for a host organization based anywhere in the world, all without leaving home.

Digital News Writing & Reporting

Reporting for a digital-first outlet means researching, drafting and filing stories through the same online workflows editors use to review and publish. Your internship could involve supporting story research, drafting or content production.

You could work on: Story research · Drafting support · Content production · Editorial coordination

Research & Fact-Checking

Verifying claims and sourcing accurate information has always depended more on phone calls, databases and document review than on being physically present. You could support fact-checking, source verification or background research.

You could work on: Fact-checking · Source verification support · Background research · Document review

Newsletter & Independent Journalism

Independent newsletters run largely through email platforms and shared drafts, making them a natural fit for remote contribution. You could support research, drafting or audience engagement tracking for a newsletter operation.

You could work on: Research support · Drafting support · Audience engagement tracking · Editorial calendar support

Copyediting & Proofreading

Getting a story ready to publish requires careful review that can happen just as effectively through a shared document as in a shared office. You could support copyediting, style guide checks or proofreading.

You could work on: Copyediting support · Style guide checks · Proofreading · Fact-check cross-referencing

Looking for an in-person journalism internship instead? Explore our international journalism internships to discover opportunities in destinations around the world. 

Example remote journalism roles

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Content Creation & Editorial Intern
  • Editorial Innovation Intern
  • Editorial & Culture Writing Intern
  • Online Editorial Intern
  • Culture & Lifestyle Writer Intern
  • Multimedia Journalism Intern
  • Education Media Research Intern
  • Digital Content Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

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Working during a remote journalism internship

What can you gain from our remote journalism internship?

A remote journalism internship can give you more than experience to add to your CV/resume. You'll have the chance to build real reporting and editorial skills while learning how to work effectively as part of a distributed newsroom.

  • Build real journalism experience

    Add real journalism experience to your CV/resume and show future employers that you've worked on real editorial projects, regardless of where you were based.

  • Work on real editorial projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve reporting, fact-checking, newsletters or podcast production, depending on your placement. 

  • Grow your global media network

    Connect with editors, reporters and fellow interns from around the world, all without needing to relocate.

  • Develop remote work skills

    Learn how to research, verify and file stories as part of a distributed team, a skillset increasingly valued across modern newsrooms.

  • Gain flexibility and independence

    Build your experience around your own schedule and location, whether that means balancing studies, staying close to home or exploring a location of your choice. 

Coworking during a remote journalism internship

What's included in the remote internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your remote internship, from placement and onboarding to career coaching and ongoing support throughout your experience.

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"I would absolutely recommend The Intern Group. I think, as someone who hates applying for jobs or even looking for them, searching for internships is even harder. Partnering with The Intern Group, who already has all these organisations available to you, makes the whole process much easier. They reach out to organisations to see if they're interested in taking you on, set up the interviews, and take care of all those kinds of practical details. It's like having an assistant who's way more qualified than you and takes care of everything for you." - Svea Fritsch, remote intern

"Make the most of your internship and the people you meet, because at the end of the day, it's a new experience and it's fun. You only live once, so embrace the opportunity to work outside of your comfort zone and make the most of the experience by fully engaging with your projects, your colleagues, and any friends you meet along the way." - Tadala Kamchira, remote intern

Coworking during a remote journalism program

Is a remote journalism internship right for you?

A remote journalism internship could be a great fit if you want real, practical experience without the cost or logistics of relocating.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical journalism skills while working with a host organization anywhere in the world, on a schedule that fits your life. It's an opportunity to build your CV/resume, expand your professional network and discover where a career in journalism could take you, all from wherever you call home.

What is it like to complete a remote journalism internship?

A remote journalism internship gives you the chance to build professional experience while staying flexible about where and how you work. You'll join editorial calls and story pitches over video, collaborate through shared documents and research tools, and take part in real reporting and editing projects, all while managing your own environment and schedule.

Many participants use the flexibility to balance studies, stay close to family or even travel while they intern. You'll still connect with fellow interns and mentors along the way, building relationships and professional experience that go well beyond your own screen.

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Being mentored during a remote journalism internship

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