Kitchen Team Intern, Wirecutter

The New York Times • New York, NY

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wirecutter is seeking an editorial intern to work with its kitchen products team. The intern will report directly to the team’s supervising editor. The role is based at the team’s office and test facility in Long Island City, New York, and is hybrid. The summer internship lasts 10 weeks, begins June 7, 2027, and involves 40 hours of work per week. The rate of pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of journalistic experience or training.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to collaborate within a busy, dynamic team.
• Self-organization, motivation, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• General enthusiasm for the beats covered by the kitchen team.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for product research and testing methods.
• Experience working in a laboratory or research-focused setting.
• Interest in video, social media, and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Work with writers and editors in the test lab to design and conduct testing of kitchen products.
• Help conduct panel testing with focus groups.
• Assist with ordering products for testing, unboxing and organizing products, and setting up and cleaning up product tests.
• Visit grocery stores to source ingredients for tests and photo shoots.
• Contribute research, reporting, and writing to product guides and articles when appropriate.
• Pitch ideas to the team and related teams when applicable.
• Help administer taste tests by organizing, labeling, and serving brand-concealed samples.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of seeking truth and helping people understand the world.

What This Job Offers

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