Paid Intern - Journalism
TMZ
Washington, DCThis is a Part Time Paid Internship
TMZ is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and motivated Intern to join our Washington, D.C. team. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced journalists while actively participating in coverage from Capitol Hill. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys meeting new people, and can quickly shoot, edit, and produce compelling digital content while working alongside our Co-Managing Editors.
TMZ DC is currently interviewing students for our internship program for Fall 2026: October 2026 – December 2026. This is a paid program. Please see below for required criteria – Fall 2026 Interns must meet all 6 criteria below for consideration:
• Be available for the entire internship session, as outlined above.
• Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, in the form of two or more 10-hour days per week.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera and delivering content in a confident, engaging manner.
• Must be able to work in the field, including standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Have a demonstrated knowledge of the area(s) of interest as reflected in their field of study, course work and/or professional/internship experiences.
• Be in their junior or senior year of college.
Salary/Benefits
$20.00 /hour USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Additional Information
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and emerging platforms. Known for its independent spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing, and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units: the FOX Television Network, which includes its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series such as The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, and Hell's Kitchen; FOX Entertainment Studios, which operates in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series like Animal Control and Bento Box Entertainment's animated hits; and FOX Entertainment Global, the company's worldwide content sales and distribution arm. Additionally, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments in vertical video, experiential storytelling, podcasting, and creator-led formats through FOX Creator Studios. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale, while also launching TMZ DC to cover political figures with its signature fast-moving, personality-driven reporting style.
