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About the Role

City & State is seeking a curious, independent, and driven editorial intern to join our editorial team. You will cover serious stories about New York politics and policy, contribute to NYN Media's coverage of the nonprofit industry, and be an essential voice in editorial discussions and pitch meetings. This is a part-time, paid, three-month internship beginning in late September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, report, and write stories covering New York City and state politics.
• Support reporters and editors with research on long-term projects.
• Potentially cover in-person events such as press conferences, hearings, and rallies.

Requirements

• Passion for New York politics.
• Passion for writing and journalism.
• Attention to detail and receptiveness to feedback.
• Politics or journalism major is a plus.
• Must include a resume, cover letter, and two writing/journalism samples with application.

Location

• Lower Manhattan office (optional)
• Remote (Tri-state applicants prioritized)

Work Type

• Part-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• Politics or journalism major is a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $20 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

About the Company

• City & State is the premier media organization dedicated to covering local and state politics and policy in New York.
• GovExec is the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform for the government ecosystem.
• GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem for over fifty years.
• GovExec's platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month.

Equal Opportunity

• Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ('GovExec') are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.