Who is eligible to apply for internships?
College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply for an internship as long as they are enrolled full-time by the application deadline. This includes December graduates. U.S. students studying abroad and international students already in the U.S. with work visas are also eligible.
Can I apply for more than one internship program?
Yes, you will be asked to indicate which programs you prefer on the application.
Where can I take the qualifying test?
After you submit your application we will send an email from HireVue with a link to the single, timed, online test that should be completed within 3 days.
Do I need to find a test monitor?
No, we no longer mail paper tests. Instead, students will take a timed, online test via HireVue.
Is the test open book?
No, the News Fund staff expects applicants not to use any materials or devices to assist in answering the questions. Each question is timed to preclude using reference materials.
Why is my application not going through when I hit submit?
Confirm the required fields marked with asterisks are completed. Once the application is successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
Can I edit my application after I hit submit?
No, after clicking “Submit,” you will NOT be able to return to the application. You can start the application and stop and save it as you work on it, but once you hit submit you cannot go back. If you submitted an application and forgot to attach your essay and transcript, please email those documents to djnf@dowjones.com. In the subject line put, "YOUR NAME - Missing Attachments".
What is the maximum size for uploads?
The maximum file size for each document is 5MB.
What document formats can be uploaded?
PDFs are preferred, word documents acceptable. You cannot attach video or audio files.
What is the essay question?
Tell us about a time you had to swallow your pride. Upload a PDF (preferred) or Word document containing no more than 500 words.
When will I be notified if I was selected?
The News Fund begins notifying interns in December, and continues into the New Year until all the media requests are fulfilled.
Can international students apply?
We are open to international students who are already in the U.S. and authorized to work here on student visas. We do not transport students from abroad or ask employers to sponsor international students to come here.
Do I need to take the whole test if I am only interested in one program?
Yes, you must finish the entire test for it to be submitted and scored.
Where can I find practice tests?
Previous versions of the tests can be found at https://dowjonesnewsfund.org/test/.
How would you like the clips to be submitted.
Do not send hyperlinks. Please provide PDF copies of all your stories. Include the publication name and date, headline, byline and body of each article. It is fine to print a PDF from the website. We'd prefer all the stories combined into one PDF document, but we will accept multiple attachments.