Internship

Summer 2025 Internship

Barron’s Reporter

Posted on 9/23/2024

Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Business news and financial data provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$25Hourly

New York, NY, USA

This role is hybrid, based in our New York City office.

Category
Journalism
News Reporting
Required Skills
Journalism
Requirements
  • Completed at least two years towards your Bachelor’s degree
  • Some journalism or writing experience, with stories that were published either in a university publication or during a previous internship
  • The ability to report and write clearly, concisely, and factually in a timely manner
  • An interest in business journalism
  • The ability to communicate with editors about the progress of your stories, and to participate in the editing process
Responsibilities
  • Report and write breaking news stories about business, finance, and the economy. Assignments will include different sectors such as technology, retail, real estate, banking, commodities, and personal finance. Story assignments may range from stock market reaction to earnings reports and everything in between
  • Help make Barron’s a go-to for readers looking for sharp analysis on daily news stories
  • Work with seasoned reporters with research and reporting on feature stories

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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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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