The Economist Foreign Internship Program 2024-2025 (Paid) Deadline: 2 December, 2024

Applications are open for The Economist Foreign Internship Program 2024-2025. The aim of the internship scheme is to find future Economist journalists. Successful candidates will be given challenging, exciting work straight away.

From its beginnings in 1843, when The Economist newspaper was founded by a Scottish hat manufacturer to further the cause of free trade, The Economist Group has evolved into a staunchly independent global media and information-services company with intelligent brands for an international audience.

Over time, the newspaper has helped readers grasp the great drivers of change, from technology to geopolitics, finance and economics. It added a dedicated section on the United States in 1942 and a China section in 2012. It expanded successfully into North America, which became its largest market. To serve decision-makers in businesses and beyond, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) became a leader in country analysis and forecasting. Live events around the world brought global thought-leaders together to discuss critical topics at roundtables and summits.

Benefits

• The internships will be London-based and paid.

Eligibility

• Anyone is welcome to apply, regardless of citizenship or any characteristic unrelated to the job.
• An interest in economics is helpful although not essential. 
• Previous experience is not necessary.

Application

Applicants should send an unpublished article of 600 words suitable for publication in The Economist, a CV and a cover letter to foreignintern@economist.com. The deadline is December 2nd, 2024. The original article you send is the most important part of the application.

For more information, visit The Economist Foreign Internship.