POLITICO Journalism Institute

POLITICO Journalism Institute is a 10-day program for undergraduate and graduate students that offers hands-on training in one of the largest politics and policy-focused newsrooms in America. Programming for PJI includes interactive sessions, exchanges with industry leaders and mentor pairings. PJI also takes participants behind the scenes in the historic places where national stories are covered, including the White House, Congress and the National Press Club. Participants split time between the POLITICO newsroom in Arlington, VA., and the nearby campus of American University, where they also are provided housing. All costs for PJI participants, including housing, meals and transportation are covered by POLITICO.

We are excited to offer the first session of PJI States in California and New York as part of our 2022 programming. This training program will admit four undergraduate, graduate students, or recent grads interested in covering politics and policy at the state level.

PJI is offered in partnership with American University and The Maynard Institute of Journalism Education and is designed to advance newsroom diversity throughout the Washington, D.C.-area and beyond.

After completing PJI, many students go on to internships or employment at POLITICO and at other news organizations. Applicants who are rising juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities will be given preference. Members of minority journalism associations are encouraged to apply.

Have a question or want to connect with the POLITICO Careers team? Email us at [email protected].

This page was last updated in December 2021.