Policy Data & AI Intern

National Journal

Policy Data & AI Intern building custom AI applications and workflows for policy analysis at National Journal. Working with data to provide insights for decision-makers in Washington.

Posted 4/28/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Builds custom AI applications and workflows to support research, summarize reporting, and surface key insights.
Bridges editorial and analytical workflows, refining AI-assisted outputs into newsletter-ready insights.
Applies AI-driven approaches to synthesize datasets and reporting, contextualizing findings within broader policy and political trends.
Leverages AI and automation to create high-quality presentations and executive-ready visual summaries from diverse news and information sources.
Develops and deploys daily newsletters that spotlight the team’s content using AI tools.
Evaluates AI outputs for accuracy, handles administrative duties, and supports broader team research as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in politics or public policy (economics, statistics, data science, or a related quantitative field is a plus).
Experience working with datasets and AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support research, data analysis, and policy insight generation.
Strong analytical and communication skills, able to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative research into clear, accurate, and concise insights.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; highly skilled in creating graphical and visual representations of data for executive audiences.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive about testing and implementing new tools.
Entrepreneurial, creative, and resourceful problem-solver, with a prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity for independent and collaborative work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2B National Journal is a Washington, D. C. -based media and advisory organization that produces political and policy journalism, newsletters, reports, and custom content for government affairs and advocacy professionals. It provides membership products (e. g. , Almanac+), interactive mapping and multimedia tools, and strategic advisory services to help organizations monitor policy developments and shape advocacy efforts. Policy Data & AI Intern 🔥 40 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Washington – Hybrid 💵 $20 - $40 / hour 👨‍🎓 Internship ⚪️ Entry-level 🤖 Artificial Intelligence Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Builds custom AI applications and workflows to support research, summarize reporting, and surface key insights.
Bridges editorial and analytical workflows, refining AI-assisted outputs into newsletter-ready insights.
Applies AI-driven approaches to synthesize datasets and reporting, contextualizing findings within broader policy and political trends.
Leverages AI and automation to create high-quality presentations and executive-ready visual summaries from diverse news and information sources.
Develops and deploys daily newsletters that spotlight the team’s content using AI tools.
Evaluates AI outputs for accuracy, handles administrative duties, and supports broader team research as needed. 🎯 Requirements
Current graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in politics or public policy (economics, statistics, data science, or a related quantitative field is a plus).
Experience working with datasets and AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support research, data analysis, and policy insight generation.
Strong analytical and communication skills, able to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative research into clear, accurate, and concise insights.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; highly skilled in creating graphical and visual representations of data for executive audiences.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive about testing and implementing new tools.
Entrepreneurial, creative, and resourceful problem-solver, with a prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity for independent and collaborative work.
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Hard Skills & Tools

AI applicationsdata analysisdata synthesisreportingquantitative researchqualitative researchdata visualizationnewsletter developmentaccuracy evaluationautomation

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedproactiveproblem-solvingcreativityindependent workcollaborative workwork ethic