Summer Intern, PEOPLE - Editorial

People Inc•New York, NY

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

About the People Inc. Summer Internship Program: The People Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 9-week full-time, paid program that runs from June 8 until August 7 and is based out of our New York office. The intern program consists of hands-on learning opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resumé / interviewing) plus fun events throughout the summer! People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply. Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26, 2026 Eligibility Requirements: Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at an accredited college or university. You must be available to work full-time for the entire 9-week program in the NY office, at least 3 days a week You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office 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 culture.

Requirements

Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at an accredited college or university.
You must be available to work full-time for the entire 9-week program in the NY office, at least 3 days a week
You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office
Experience working at a campus publication or in a prior editorial internship
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)
medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance