Internship

Life & Work Reporting Internship

New York, Summer 2025

Posted on 9/27/2024

Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Business news and financial data provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$28.57Hourly

New York, NY, USA

Category
Feature Writing
Journalism
News Reporting
Required Skills
Journalism
Requirements
  • You should have completed at least one prior reporting internship with another professional media organization or published exceptional work with a campus news outlet or as a freelancer.
  • Dedication to high journalism standards and excellent writing and reporting skills are required.
  • A demonstrated interest in business reporting is a plus, though prior business/finance reporting experience is not required.
Responsibilities
  • You will work closely with other reporters and editors to deliver prompt, accurate news stories and lively features.
  • You will generate and pitch your own story ideas, following those stories through to completion with supervision and guidance from an editor.
  • You will be based in our New York City newsroom, and assigned to produce engaging, reader-first work in one of our key coverage areas: Personal Finance, Workplace, Education, Travel, Personal Tech or Consumer Health.

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Dow Jones also focuses on risk and compliance solutions, assisting businesses in managing issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones operates on a subscription-based model, along with data licensing and advertising revenue, allowing it to leverage its extensive media and data resources to support informed decision-making for its clients.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts Dow Jones' subscription services.
  • AI-driven journalism tools offer innovation opportunities for Dow Jones.
  • Growing ESG data importance allows Dow Jones to expand data intelligence offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg threatens Dow Jones' market share.
  • AI-generated content may reduce the value of traditional journalism.
  • Subscription fatigue could lead to a decline in new subscriptions for Dow Jones.

What makes Dow Jones unique

  • Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.
  • The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.
  • Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing its global reach.

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