Cybersecurity Intern

Hearst•New York, NY

17h

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Team leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operational alignment across the organization. The team partners with business units, technology, legal, and risk stakeholders to manage cyber risk, implement security controls, drive AI governance, and strengthen the company’s overall security posture. Our work spans strategic planning, policy development, vendor risk management, security operations coordination, and executive reporting. We operate at the intersection of business enablement and risk management — ensuring security supports innovation while protecting the enterprise. Role Overview The Cybersecurity Strategy Intern partners directly with the Deputy CISO to advance enterprise cybersecurity priorities and execution. This role sits within the Cybersecurity Operations team and supports strategic coordination, program tracking, operational initiatives, and executive communications. This is a high-visibility opportunity offering exposure to executive decision-making, enterprise risk management, AI governance, and modern cybersecurity leadership in a complex, multi-business environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, Public Policy, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and structured thinking

Nice To Haves

Interest in cybersecurity, governance, AI risk, or enterprise technology
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, etc.)
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (risk, vulnerability, incident response, IAM, etc.)
Experience creating presentations for leadership audiences

Responsibilities

Partner with the Deputy CISO to advance cybersecurity strategic initiatives
Translate executive direction into structured plans, timelines, and action items
Develop concise executive-ready presentations, briefings, and decision memos
Track progress across multiple security initiatives (e.g., AI governance, vulnerability management, SecOps improvements)
Maintain dashboards and milestone trackers
Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers across cross-functional teams
Support OKR tracking and roadmap execution
Conduct structured research to support strategic decision-making
Synthesize technical and business inputs into clear, actionable insights
Support vendor assessments and risk reviews as needed
Prepare leadership updates and summaries for senior stakeholders
Capture and organize key decisions and follow-ups from cross-functional meetings
Contribute to clear, consistent messaging across security initiative