Paid Intern - Journalism

This 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.