Hearst Summer Associate

Fitch Group • New York, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Group is currently seeking three interns based out of our New York office.

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch is committed to nurturing early talent by providing a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where individuals can thrive and grow. Our early talent programs are designed to cultivate the next generation of financial professionals by offering comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities. These programs provide participants with hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of the financial industry, preparing them for successful careers at Fitch and beyond.

About the Team
An opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a leading global financial information services company, with operations in more than 30 countries. A team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Rising senior at an accredited university, preferably working towards a degree in business, finance, economics, or other quantitatively focused field of study.
• Self-starter who can understand objectives, work independently, and is highly motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, with an ability to effectively build relationships.
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work an 11 week internship from 6/1/26-8/14/26

Nice To Haves

• The candidate should have strong analytical capabilities coupled with aspirations to develop business development acumen longer term.
• Individuals must be self-sufficient and should have some familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and maintaining our internal SharePoint site.
• Support the organization of Cyber Security Awareness Month activities.
• Aid in editing articles or communications related to upcoming events.
• Develop creative ideas to boost engagement in our events, increase readership of articles, and drive traffic to our SharePoint site.
• Pitch and produce employee stories (profiles, Q&As, features) from idea to publication
• Conduct interviews, capture accurate notes/quotes, and write in a clear internal voice
• Edit and package content for internal channels and social media (headlines, captions, summaries)
• Support speed networking and “Welcome & Connect” sessions: invites, run-of-show, prompts, facilitation support, and follow-up
• Create engaging Responsible Use of AI content that turns principles into practical behaviors and scenarios for employees and managers
• Coordinate with stakeholders for approvals, accuracy, and alignment with internal guidance
• Track basic engagement (views/clicks, attendance, qualitative feedback) and recommend improvements
• Maintain a simple editorial/event calendar and manage version control across drafts
• Create multimedia content (video/podcasts) for the global website, social media and internal campaigns
• Prep/capture/editing of new and ongoing projects under the supervision of a Sr. Editor.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed