Data Journalism Summer Intern

LocationNew York, On-site

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted2w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The Financial Times is hiring a Data Journalism Summer Intern in New York, paying $22 per hour for 40 hours per week, from June 7, 2027, to Aug 13, 2027.

Role: Data Journalism Summer Intern
Organization: The Financial Times
Location: New York, On-site
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Compensation: $22 per hour
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Financial Times is seeking a Data Journalism Summer Intern to work closely with the US data journalism team, focusing on data visualization, analysis, and news writing. The internship runs from June 7, 2027, to Aug 13, 2027, and pays $22 per hour for 40 hours per week.

What you'll do

Source, collect, and clean data for news stories and other pieces
Create data graphics and perform analyses, often on deadline
Collaborate with US data team members and colleagues in London on larger projects
Work closely with beat reporters to conceive and create effective graphics
Pitch and produce original pieces for editors in New York and London

What it takes

Some experience creating clear and engaging graphics
Some experience analyzing datasets in a journalism context
Strong writing and communication skills
Familiarity with sources of US data, especially financial, economic, and political data
Programming fluency in a language of your choice
Specific knowledge of business, economics, and financial markets

What you'll bring

Experience creating clear and engaging graphicsExperience analyzing datasets in a journalism contextStrong writing and communication skillsFamiliarity with sources of US dataespecially financialeconomic

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in New York, and is on-site.

What is the compensation?

The internship pays $22 per hour for 40 hours per week.

What are the key qualifications required?

Candidates should have experience creating graphics, analyzing datasets, strong writing skills, and familiarity with US data sources.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted by October 26th, 2027, by 5pm Eastern Time, and should include a resume, cover letter, and two relevant clips.

Is the internship remote?

No, the internship is on-site in New York.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Financial Times's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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