Audio/Video Intern, Fall 2026 (HQ) at POLITICO in Arlington, VA

Summary: POLITICO is seeking an exceptional college student or recent graduate for its Fall 2026 audio/video internship. This role offers hands-on experience in editorial production, content distribution and multimedia storytelling, working closely with producers and editors to support daily production needs. Responsibilities: - Support daily audio and video production workflows across the team - Conduct research on various topics, individuals and current events to support show editorial process - Source archival footage, soundbites, and relevant assets for audio and video - Assist with clipping interviews and live events - Assist with recording sessions, live transcripts and provide production support in real time - Help maintain organized production files, metadata, and documentation - Upload and manage content across CMS, YouTube, podcast, and social platforms - Collect performance metrics from various platforms Required Qualifications: - Strong passion for journalism, Washington, politics and policy - Demonstrated Interest in multimedia production, editing, podcasting or platform innovation - Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines - Excellent news judgement - Entrepreneurial mindset Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with editing software, production tools, or social publishing platforms is a plus - Proven experience in a newsroom. At least one professional news media internship or job preferred Required Skills: Audio production, Video production, Podcasting, Multimedia storytelling, Editing software, Content management systems, YouTube, Social media platforms, Performance metrics collection, work quickly and efficiently under deadlines, news judgement Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall