Editorial Internships

Interns will be integrated into the newsroom environment and have the opportunity to gain invaluable interviewing, writing and researching skills, as well learn from Commercial Observer’s preeminent journalists. Interns are charged with writing both short articles and long-term features and fact-checking pieces.

Commercial Observer runs one internship session a year for the summer session (June through August). Most interns will work two to three days a week.

HOW TO APPLY

Send the following to CommercialobserverInternships@commercialobserver.com and write “Commercial Observer Internship Application” in the subject line. The deadline for Summer 2023 is May 1, 2023.

Resume (Word or PDF)

A cover letter, including a brief explanation of why you would like to write for the Observer. (Word or PDF)

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible for college credit

Sophomore to Junior class standing

Ability to spend at least two days per week at our Manhattan office; there may be opportunities to do some work remotely

Passion for journalism

Basic understanding of WordPress

Willingness to learn quickly

Desire to take on responsibility and provide creative suggestions

Experience in journalism preferred but not required