The mission of the Dow Jones News Fund is to promote careers in journalism in the digital age. Our vision is robust news media staffed by well-trained, innovative journalists who reflect America’s diversityand are dedicated to a free, strong and fair press.
The Dow Jones News Fund recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its editing internship program. What was at first an experiment placing bright college students in newsrooms as copy editors, was proven effective and forward-thinking. Today, the Fund mentors the next generation of newsroom leaders, promoting journalism fundamentals while advancing new storytelling methods using data and digital innovation.
The Dow Jones News Fund college internship programs help competitive juniors, seniors and graduate students jump-start careers in journalism through hands-on internships with leading news organizations. Interns receive one week of rigorous pre-internship training, a weekly salary during the internship and a $1,500 scholarship for students and graduates with federal loans.
Interns are chosen based on their résumés, experience, performance on DJNF tests, telephone interviews, 500-word essays and the needs of media outlets.
