At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences impactful journalism that helps them empower their lives.
We are powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us.
Whether it’s leading with empathy, taking bold ownership, moving at the speed of news, or building what’s next, our Catalysts help us focus on what matters most and reflect the kind of people who thrive here.
It takes all of us. Set ambitious goals and focus on the important. Listen first and assume positive intent in others. Collaborate across The Post to better serve our customers. Model courage, maturity, and empathy. Foster a culture of openness and inclusivity. Advance the mission of The Post and help us grow.
Ownership drives success. Own your results. Overcome obstacles through resilience and teamwork. Make well-reasoned judgment calls. Strive for excellence and build things that make you proud.
Speed matters. Have a bias for action and a dedication to quality. Adapt quickly. Be willing to disagree, commit and keep moving. Move at the speed of news.
Ideas transform us. Look forward. Be creative and curious. Take responsible risks, have the courage to fail and keep learning. Think big and create the future.
As an intern at The Washington Post, you will work on assignments that support our journalism and bring our audiences closer to the stories that matter most in their daily lives.
The Washington Post offers paid summer internships for reporters, photographers and videographers, multiplatform editors and producers, news and digital designers, graphics reporters and developers, social media producers, audio producers and editorial writers.
View Past Intern Classes: 2023, 2024, 2025,
The Washington Post offers paid internships in various fields, including accounting, advertising, app development, communications, customer enablement, engineering, finance, human resources, marketing, product design, social media, and tax.
View Past Intern Classes: 2023, 2024, 2025
The Post’s mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. To further advance our commitment to these fundamental values and ensure transparency, we have released our seventh public Demographics Report, and will continue to do so on an annual basis.
Open to all employees, The Post’s Inclusion Networks create community, visibility and support within the company.
AW+IN fosters an inclusive community that supports the advancement of women+ through networking, leadership, and learning opportunities.
DisCo brings together disabled employees and allies to build a supportive culture where everyone can be authentic and thrive.
HOLA! brings together Hispanic and Latine employees and allies for growth, connection, and community.
LOTUS celebrates Pan-Asian identity and fosters belonging through connection, mentorship, and advocacy.
OUTPost supports an inclusive environment where LGBTQIA+ employees and allies can thrive authentically.
PostInCOLOR builds a vibrant, supportive space for Black employees and allies across The Post.
Want to learn what it’s like to work at The Washington Post? Follow our @TeamWashPost social media accounts to get a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of our employees.
