Content Operations Intern (Native Content)

Job Description

About the DDM Summer Internship Program:

The Dotdash Meredith Summer Internship Program is a 10 week full time program that runs from June 3rd through August 9th, 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 (e.g. resume writing, & interviewing) plus, some fun events throughout the summer!

The rate for our DDM Summer Internship is $20/hour.

Dotdash Meredith is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.

About the Team:

The Foundry is Dotdash Meredith’s award-winning native advertising and content studio. We combine our storytelling expertise with the power of our brands (PEOPLE, Byrdie, Food & Wine to name a few) to connect our clients with our consumers at scale across a variety of formats. Our team consists of editors, designers, creative producers, talent managers, video producers, developers…. and you!

About the Role:

This role provides the unique, hands-on opportunity to look behind the curtain of our branded content production process by supporting the Content Operations team. Foundry Content Operations (“FCO”) is a team of project managers / producers who are at the center of all native and branded programs being executed within the Foundry. From kickoff calls, to photoshoots, to final deliverables, FCOs are responsible for making sure all tasks and next steps are in line with our established processes, and clearly communicated to team members. The Content Operations Intern will work closely with Project Managers / Producers and cross-functional Creative teams to support in the following ways:

Help to update and maintain our project management tracker (Airtable) based on direction from project leads

Attend team creative regroups and status meetings to assist with note taking and next steps

Organize meetings and recap next steps for our Culture Committee

Serve as production assistant as needed for photo and video shoots, as well as branded events

Assist Foundry stakeholders with special projects (website and social media maintenance, creative asset organization, launch tracking, and more)

Assist with daily administrative & operational tasks related to vendor and invoice management

Support with product ordering and organization, expense/receipt tracking, pickups/dropoffs for events and shoots

About You:

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Quick learner with an attention to detail

Proven ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

An eagerness to learn the world of branded content, media, and advertising

Undergraduate degree in or working toward a degree in digital media, advertising, integrated marketing, or other related field

Able to maintain a professional demeanor in corporate environment

It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation ("Dotdash Meredith", "the Company") to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range
Hourly: $20 - $20