Spring Editorial Intern, People Magazine

The ideal PEOPLE intern is a resourceful, independent person who jumps right in and becomes part of the staff—someone with more than a passing familiarity with the lives of famous people, as well as an interest in current events and social issues. The intern will report and quickly write online stories—and fact-check and research stories for the weekly magazine, often under intense deadline pressure. The intern should have worked at a campus publication or as an editorial intern—and should be a creative thinker, a self-starter, professional, resourceful and a team player. Strong writing skills are a must. The intern must also be enthusiastic and see the big picture but pay close attention to detail, too—a thinker and a doer. He/she must also like working in a fast-paced, news-driven environment and should feel comfortable using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as reporting tools. Because of the nature of news, some late evening and weekend work will be required. This internship opportunity is open to college juniors, seniors, grad students and recent grads. Please include your resume, cover letter and writing samples in your application.