Democratic Political Commentator Intern

A.N. Publishing

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New York, NY, us remote Until 9/26/2026 First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

Are you a fan of or have you read The Independent Institute, The New Statesman, The Spectator, and Tribune? Well, take the present-day concepts for those magazines and put the focus on educated millennials in their late 20s to early 30s.


Modern Treatise provides in-depth reporting and commentary covering international developments and domestic political affairs from across the wide political spectrum. The Modern Treatise digital platform also serves as a hub for the intellectual reader who values and engages with diverse perspectives.

Are you the next Tonantzin Carmona, Adam Harris, Jiayang Fan, or Ezra Klein?

The Democratic Political Journalist Intern will approach content from a politically liberal perspective that topically relates to Modern Treatise.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Write a weekly column from the libral perspective.

Duration: 6 months

This is a virtual and unpaid internship. Yet, you will gain valuable writing experience. 

Official Start Date: ASAP

Note: Metro Washington DC, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York residents are strongly encouraged to apply, but location is not required.

The candidate should be politically aligned with such political figures as Senators Mitt Romney & Tim Scott and House Reps. Young Kim and Mónica De La Cruz.

The candidate should be adept at understanding political philosophies rather than political talking points.

The candidate must be able to look at political subject matters from multiple perspectives.

The candidate must be adept at relying on fact-based evidence rather than political wish-thinking.

To learn more about Modern Treatise view the media kit (http://www.anpublishing.com/moderntreatise) and to apply visit the page (http://www.anpublishing.com/mt-politics-writer-i) and forward a cover letter, resume stating experience, and three published clips. Make sure to include the specific region you are applying to cover in the subject-line. 

A. N. Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

About this role

Summary

Write weekly political columns from a liberal perspective, focusing on facts and multiple viewpoints.

Job title

Democratic Political Commentator Intern

Experience level

entry level

Industry

media

Location requirements

Remote work possible, strong preference for NY and major cities.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

writingpolitical analysisfact-based researchdiverse perspectives

Preferred skills

political philosophy understandingmultiple viewpointsevidence-based reporting

Specializations

politicscommentaryinternational affairsdomestic policy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

Remote City
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