Summer Intern, People - Editorial

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About the DDM Summer Internship Program:

The Dotdash Meredith Summer Internship Program is a 9 week full-time, paid program that runs from June 9th - August 8th, based out of our New York office. The intern program consists of hands-on learning opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume / interviewing) plus fun events throughout the summer!

Dotdash Meredith is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 14th

Eligibility Requirements:

• Internships are available to students who will be Juniors and Seniors in Fall 2025 at an accredited college or university

• You must be available to work full-time for the entire 9 weeks of the program in the NY office, 3 days a week.

• You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office.

About the Team:

PEOPLE's accomplished team of editors, writers, designers and photographers are all dedicated to the brand's core mission: to inform, entertain and inspire by sharing the stories that everyone will be talking about. For 50 years, the PEOPLE team has been comprised of trusted experts in nearly every field. We're the go-to source for news about celebrities, entertainment and the royals, and we elevate powerful human interest stories and everyday people making a difference in their communities. With decades of experience and a true passion for the subjects we cover, our journalists believe in the power of storytelling to make a difference.

About the Role:

As a People Editorial Intern here at Dotdash Meredith, you will receive first-hand newsroom experience. Learn how a fast-paced media environment operates and come away with strengthened skills in writing, reporting, and interviewing. You will receive your own assignments and gain hands-on experience working with our editors. Attend weekly summer training sessions for both interns and staffers on a variety of topics, including analytics and how to interview celebrities.

Because of the nature of news, some late evening and weekend work will be required.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Pitching story ideas

• Fact-checking stories for print issues

• Writing and reporting on stories in the front-of-book sections of the magazine

• Assisting during live events like awards shows, press junkets, and red carpet events

• Working on planning documents and event calendars

• Writing pre-writes for People.com

• Monitoring and transcribing other media for content suggestions, like talk shows, podcasts, and more

About You:

Candidates for this role should have or be:

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

• Open to new challenges with an affinity for working in a fast-paced, news-driven environment at an expanding and constantly evolving organization

• A creative thinker, self-starter, professional, resourceful and a team player that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you're able to complete the task successfully

• A motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solutions with an ability to see the big picture but pay close attention to detail, too-a thinker and a doer

• Knowledge of Google Workspace

• Experience at a campus publication or as an editorial intern; strong writing skills are a must

• Comfortable using X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok as reporting tools

• Possess a strong familiarity with the lives of famous people, as well as an interest in current events and social issues

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.