Job details
CapX is looking for an enthusiastic Editorial Intern to join our small, dynamic team based at the Centre for Policy Studies in Westminster.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in political journalism and digital publishing. As part of the CapX team, you will support the day-to-day running of the website and help produce our popular daily newsletter. You’ll gain insight into editing, commissioning, and content curation – as well as a grounding in how policy-focused media operates.
This is initially a three month internship, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be paid the London Living Wage.
Main responsibilities
- Assisting with editing and publishing articles on our website
- Researching and suggesting timely pieces from other outlets
- Supporting the commissioning process, including researching potential writers
- Contributing ideas for articles, themes and editorial projects
- Supporting the production of the daily newsletter
Personal specification
Essential:
- A passion for news and politics (UK and international)
- Excellent written English and attention to detail
- A demonstrable interest in economics, public policy and current affairs
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Creative ideas for content and audience engagement
Desirable:
- Experience with WordPress or online publishing tools
- Familiarity with social media, especially Twitter/X, for content promotion
- Basic graphic/design skills or knowledge of tools like Canva or Photoshop
Further details
This is a full-time internship, working Monday to Friday. CapX operates a flexible, hybrid working policy but this role will be primarily office-based for three days a week between Tuesday and Thursday.
About the organisation
CapX publishes the best writing on policy, economics, technology and ideas. Our mission is to make the case for popular capitalism – promoting policies that support genuine mass prosperity. While you don’t need to be politically active, a basic understanding of free-market thinking and the centre-right policy landscape is important.
