Marketing Intern, Wirecutter

The New York Times • New York, NY

8h

About The Position

Wirecutter is seeking a motivated Marketing Intern to support its team across a variety of initiatives and channels. The role offers hands-on experience supporting audience growth, reader engagement, and brand awareness, while helping build and maintain the day-to-day marketing engine. Under the marketing team's guidance, the intern will help turn goals into deliverables by drafting copy, coordinating assets, checking campaigns before launch, and learning how email, social media, and on-site placements reach audiences. The intern will collaborate with marketing, audience, creative, and operations partners on campaigns that serve readers and grow Wirecutter’s business.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or have equivalent relevant coursework or internship experience.
• Strong foundational writing and editing skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational habits and ability to manage multiple tasks or deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn about digital marketing, campaign execution, and cross-channel strategy.
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude; ability to communicate clearly and ask for guidance when needed.
• Audience-first mindset and genuine interest in Wirecutter’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a digital publication.
• Experience at an e-commerce company.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of general marketing campaigns and help keep projects on track and on time.
• Organize creative assets and conduct basic quality checks on copy, links, and images before campaigns launch.
• Shadow and assist with collaboration among design, editorial, and legal partners, including routing campaign materials for review and approval.
• Pull basic performance metrics for recent campaigns and learn to assess which messaging resonates with the audience.
• Maintain documentation such as campaign calendars, meeting notes, and shared team resources.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

What This Job Offers

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