The Reuters News Internship Program 2026 offers aspiring journalists a unique opportunity to fast-track their careers at the world’s largest international multimedia news agency. With positions available across multiple global newsrooms, the program provides hands-on experience in breaking news coverage and in-depth storytelling for a worldwide audience.<\/p>\n
Duration:<\/strong> 12 weeks The Dakar newsroom seeks an intern with strong multimedia storytelling capabilities. This position requires professional proficiency in both English and French, along with knowledge of shooting and editing video. Interns will have the opportunity to cover finance, politics, and human interest stories from West African perspectives.<\/p>\n Key Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dubai newsroom position focuses on Middle Eastern coverage and requires either Farsi or Arabic fluency in addition to English proficiency. This role suits passionate journalism students or working journalists with two years or less of experience who can tell stories from new perspectives.<\/p>\n Key Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n This specialized role focuses on using data and digital tools to understand and engage global audiences with Reuters journalism. The Audience team optimizes content across various platforms including articles, newsletters, social media, push alerts, video, and podcasts.<\/p>\n Key Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Live Pages department creates direct-to-consumer scrolling multimedia feeds combining text, video, pictures, graphics, and social media in mobile-first presentations. This fast-paced role covers both scheduled events and breaking news.<\/p>\n Key Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n The S\u00e3o Paulo newsroom offers opportunities to cover Latin American stories for global audiences. This position requires strong English writing skills and the ability to deliver deeply reported stories on finance, politics, and social issues.<\/p>\n Key Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Seoul newsroom position provides exposure to covering one of Asia’s most dynamic economies and political landscapes. Interns will develop sources and deliver in-depth stories on regional developments.<\/p>\n Key Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Each intern receives an assigned Senior Editor as a mentor, providing personalized guidance throughout the 12-week placement. The program includes formal training and coaching sessions designed to develop journalism skills across multiple media formats.<\/p>\n Interns are expected to pitch and deliver in-depth stories during their assignments, gaining practical experience in editorial decision-making and content creation. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through coverage of real news events.<\/p>\n Participants who excel may be considered for future opportunities at Reuters. The program serves as a pipeline for identifying and developing emerging talent in journalism.<\/p>\n Hybrid Work Model:<\/strong> Flexible working environment with 2-3 days per week in the office, balancing remote and in-person collaboration.<\/p>\n Work-Life Balance:<\/strong> Flex My Way policies support managing personal and professional responsibilities, including the option to work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.<\/p>\n Professional Growth:<\/strong> Access to continuous learning opportunities through the Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach.<\/p>\n Health and Wellness:<\/strong> Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days, access to the Headspace app, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.<\/p>\n Social Impact:<\/strong> Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives.<\/p>\n The program seeks diverse candidates from all backgrounds who demonstrate:<\/p>\n Founded 170 years ago, Reuters provides society with the news it needs to be free, prosperous, and informed. The organization maintains its commitment to the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, valuing independence, integrity, and freedom from bias.<\/p>\n Applicants must submit an up-to-date CV and answer application questions by December 12, 2025 at 1700 GMT. Interviews will be conducted in February and March 2026.<\/p>\n Candidates must be eligible to work in the region or country to which they apply. Some positions have specific requirements regarding year of study or language proficiency.<\/p>\n At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency face challenges globally, Reuters remains committed to pursuing these fundamental journalism principles. The internship program offers aspiring journalists the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to work that helps uphold the rule of law, facilitates commerce, exposes wrongdoing, and provides trusted, unbiased information to people worldwide.<\/p>\n The program combines the prestige and resources of a global news organization with personalized mentorship and hands-on experience, creating an ideal environment for launching a meaningful journalism career. Interns gain exposure to international news coverage while developing the skills needed to thrive in modern multimedia journalism.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit their website here<\/a><\/p>\n
\nStart Date:<\/strong> June 22, 2026
\nApplication Deadline:<\/strong> December 12, 2025 at 1700 GMT
\nInterviews:<\/strong> February\/March 2026
\nFormat:<\/strong> Paid internship with hybrid work model<\/p>\nAvailable Locations and Specializations<\/h2>\n
Dakar, Senegal<\/h3>\n
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/h3>\n
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London, United Kingdom – Audience Team<\/h3>\n
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London, United Kingdom – Live Pages<\/h3>\n
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S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/h3>\n
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Seoul, South Korea<\/h3>\n
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