PEOPLE Editorial Intern

## PEOPLE Editorial InternApplylocations: New York, NY - 225 Liberty Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR15135**Job Title**PEOPLE Editorial Intern**Job Description****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.Internship Responsibilities Will Include: * 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**About You:**Characteristics that will make you stand out from the rest:* 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 newsIt is the policy of People Inc. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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: Range**Hourly: New York: $20.00 - $20.00The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 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, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr