About Our Organization: Punchbowl News is a news content company focused on power, people and politics in Washington. Punchbowl News’ primary focus is breaking news about power, the nation’s political leadership and explaining to our audience of political junkies how Washington works. We produce (at least) three newsletters each day, a daily podcast, dozens of events and more across our growing product suite.
Punchbowl News’ theory is that power in Washington emanates from the Capitol – and that’s the center of our focus. Our audience includes members of Congress, high-ranking members of the Trump administration, lobbyists, top-level reporters, media executives, Wall Streeters, tech and Hollywood executives and everyday political fans.
Job Summary: Punchbowl News is seeking a fall 2026 business intern with an ambitious mindset and a major in business, journalism, or media. The internship will provide hands-on experience of the business side of political news coverage, which focuses on the power, people and politics surrounding Congress.
This internship is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring journalist or business student to gain first-hand Washington experience, hone the skills they’ve learned in school and launch their careers in business or media.
The internship will be based in our Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C., and the selected individual will gain hands-on experience in revenue generation and business operations within the media industry. The position will support the business team by assisting with advertising, subscriptions, partnerships, marketing, community engagement, and events to drive revenue growth. Additionally, there will be opportunities to engage with the Punchbowl News editorial team responsible for reporting and interviewing lawmakers.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of sales and marketing materials, including proposals and presentations.
- Identify and research potential growth areas and market trends.
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement revenue-generating initiatives.
- Support the planning and execution of special events and external engagements.
- Help maintain customer databases and CRM tools.
- Work closely with the entire business team to provide administrative support and assist with general day-to-day operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Internship candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least juniors, seniors or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college for the duration of the internship.
- Have a keen interest in pursuing a career in business, journalism or media.
- Be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Be willing to learn and grow with the guidance of Punchbowl News staff.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
How to apply:
Please email your complete application materials by August 7, 2026 to businessinternship@punchbowl.news
Your application must include:
- A resume
- Cover Letter
- Proof of college enrollment
- A letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, professor or previous internship manager
Prospective applicants must be available Monday through Thursdays in person for the duration of the internship.
