Intern, Nerdist Editorial - Spring 2027
About The Position
Legendary Entertainment is seeking a part-time, paid intern to support the fast-paced Nerdist Editorial department. Nerdist Editorial oversees the daily operations and long-term editorial strategy of Nerdist.com, a platform centered on pop culture and a welcoming community for fans. The team aims to create honest, thought-provoking, critical-but-kind, specific, and enjoyable content. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the entertainment industry by working on real editorial projects and developing professional skills. The program offers a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments, workshops and career-building sessions, guest speaker events, networking opportunities, company outings, team-building activities, and access to film and media screenings. Interns may work up to 29 hours per week. The position is based in Burbank, California, reports to the Editor in Chief, and runs from January 25, 2027, through April 2, 2027. The hourly pay range is $17.40–$19.40. The application window is October 14, 2026, through October 23, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a college or university and taking at least one class in the semester or quarter before participating in the internship program, or must have graduated from a college or university within the past six months.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using PowerPoint, Excel, and general Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- A GPA of 3.5 or above is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Nerdist editorial team and staff writers to craft well-sourced, informative pieces about breaking entertainment news.
- Collaborate with the editorial and writing team on feature pieces that educate, entertain, or offer readers perspective on topics of interest.
- Generate evergreen articles and lists relevant to Nerdist coverage with the editorial and writing team.
- Monitor breaking news and help ensure coverage is in progress.
- Become familiar with the Nerdist voice and pitch relevant article suggestions.
- Assist with image sourcing, drafting social copy, formatting articles, and other standard online publishing tasks.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments
- Workshops and career-building sessions
- Guest speaker events with industry experts
- Networking opportunities with professionals and fellow interns
- Company outings and team-building activities
- Access to film and media screenings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
