Newsroom Intern, Wisconsin
State Affairs · Madison, Wisconsin
Posted 29 days ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days State Affairs's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 89% of State Affairs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at State Affairs
- high 6 stale, 1 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from State Affairs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for State Affairs.
About this role
As a Newsroom Intern in Wisconsin, you will support reporters and editors in covering state government and politics. Your responsibilities will include monitoring legislative activities, conducting research on policy issues, drafting news items, fact-checking articles, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of State Affairs as an employer.
What you need
- Current enrollment in a college or university, preferably majoring in journalism, political science, communications, or a related field
- Strong writing, grammar, and editing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with guidance
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work onsite in Madison, Wisconsin during the internship period
Nice to have
- Familiarity with news writing style and basic AP style
- Interest in state government, public policy, and political journalism
Worth weighing
- Temporary position with no specified salary
- Onsite work required in Madison, Wisconsin
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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Listed by State Affairs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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