Editorial Intern, People
About The Position
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: This internship provides hands-on experience in writing, reporting, interviewing and fact-checking while working closely with leading editors on the pop culture stories shaping today’s society.
Requirements
- Experience working in a prior editorial internship and/or at a campus publication
- Excellent writing skills–a must
- A passion for celebrity culture, as well as an interest in current events and social issues
- Being open to new challenges and excited to grow within an expanding and constantly evolving organization
- Ability to think creatively and be a self-starter, resourceful, professional and a team player
- Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
- Familiarity with using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok as reporting tools
- Ability to occasionally work late evenings or weekends, due to the nature of news
Responsibilities
- Write pre-writes for People.com and contribute reporting to front-of-book magazine sections
- Cover events such as press junkets, red carpets and live awards shows
- Monitor and transcribe media—talk shows, podcasts, and more—for content ideas
- Pitch story ideas, interview talent and support planning documents like events calendars
- Fact-check print stories and assist with additional editorial tasks as needed
Benefits
- 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
- generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
- pet insurance
- accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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