AI & Automation Research Intern

National Journal

AI & Automation Research Intern at National Journal building AI tools for research efficiency and content production. Gain hands-on experience in a hybrid work environment with real-world impact.

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

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Builds and iterates on AI agents and automated workflows to support research, summarization, and content production.
Leverages structured and unstructured data to improve speed, consistency, and quality of outputs.
Develops and refines NLP-driven workflows to extract key phrases, identify key figures, and surface themes in large datasets.
Supports the development of internal tools and templates to streamline team workflows.
Designs, builds, and tests automations for repetitive tasks across slide creation and data collection, connecting sources and streamlining workflows.
Evaluates AI outputs for accuracy, creates deliverable content, and supports broader research as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current graduate or undergraduate student, preferably in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field.
Proficient with AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini); experience or strong interest in building custom workflows (e.g., NLP, Python, APIs).
Strong analytical and communication skills, able to translate complex findings into clear, concise, audience-ready outputs.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with structured and unstructured data; experience creating graphical and visual representations of data.
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

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account National Journal Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 1969 📱 Media 🤝 B2B Media
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. AI & Automation Research 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 and iterates on AI agents and automated workflows to support research, summarization, and content production.
Leverages structured and unstructured data to improve speed, consistency, and quality of outputs.
Develops and refines NLP-driven workflows to extract key phrases, identify key figures, and surface themes in large datasets.
Supports the development of internal tools and templates to streamline team workflows.
Designs, builds, and tests automations for repetitive tasks across slide creation and data collection, connecting sources and streamlining workflows.
Evaluates AI outputs for accuracy, creates deliverable content, and supports broader research as needed. 🎯 Requirements
Current graduate or undergraduate student, preferably in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field.
Proficient with AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini); experience or strong interest in building custom workflows (e.g., NLP, Python, APIs).
Strong analytical and communication skills, able to translate complex findings into clear, concise, audience-ready outputs.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with structured and unstructured data; experience creating graphical and visual representations of data.
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

NLPPythonAPIsdata analysisautomated workflowsAI agentscontent productiondata extractiondata visualizationworkflow automation

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedproactiveproblem-solvingcreativityindependent workcollaborative workentrepreneurial spirit