Journalism & Democracy Fellowship internships

Fellowship Internships in Journalism

Journalism & Democracy Fellowship internships

Ready to take your interest in journalism to the next level?

In Summer 2027, the Charles Center will offer several paid internships for �鶹�ƽ�� undergraduates with two leading Virginia-based media companies -- and , covering stories from Williamsburg to Chesapeake to Virginia Beach. Interns will gain skills in reporting, audience engagement, photography/videography, and/or audio or multimedia journalism.

WHRO Public Media

offers two internship opportunities to work alongside award-winning journalists and editors in Summer 2027 as a City Hall reporter in Newport News or Chesapeake, Virginia. These internships offer invaluable hands-on reporting and audio production experience! Learn more about WHRO internships here.

Virginia Media includes four properties, , , and , making it the largest media outlet in the state. Its award-winning journalists are eager to help you learn and help produce Virginia’s best news coverage. Up to five interns are assigned an editor and participate in team meetings and training sessions. Learn more about Virginia Media internships here.

Internships with WHRO Public Media and Virginia Media run 10 weeks, from June 1 to August 6, 2027. �鶹�ƽ�� Journalism & Democracy Fellowship interns will receive a $5,000 stipend.

Applications for summer 2027 open Nov. 1 and will be due by 11:59pm on Dec. 1, 2026. Please contact Ted Maris-Wolf ([[edmari]]) with questions regarding Journalism & Democracy fellowship internships.

Previous interns:


2026 - reporter, Virginia Gazette (Virginia Media) - business reporter, Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press (Virginia Media) - audience engagement, Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press (Virginia Media)
2025 - reporter, Virginia Gazette (Virginia Media) - business reporter, Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press (Virginia Media)
2024 Sam Belmar '26 - TF1 Television France in Washington, D.C. Freshman \| French & Francophone Studies, English - Virginia Media in Williamsburg, Virginia Junior \| History, Environmental Humanities - Asahi Shimbun in New York, New York Sophomore \| Philosophy
2023 Phebe Fahmy '26 - Falls Church News-Press in Falls Church, Virginia Freshman \| Biology