Editorial Intern

Summary

Join Forbes' summer Editorial Internship program and contribute to renowned publications like the Forbes 400 list. As an intern, you'll be assigned to a specific beat and work closely with an editor. The internship offers mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity to hone your writing and storytelling skills. This fully remote, in-person (Jersey City, NJ), or hybrid role is paid and runs approximately 40 hours per week from mid-June to mid-August. Many past interns have transitioned to full-time roles at Forbes. Apply with your resume, cover letter, and three published clips.

Requirements

• Rising senior from undergraduate or graduate school. Expected graduation date must be between December 2025 and June 2026
• Journalism major, role at a collegiate publication, OR previous journalism internship
• Prior experience in fact-checking, reporting, writing, and editing
• Solid news judgment with understanding of journalistic standards and editorial ethics
• Experience with publishing platforms, current digital and social media technologies and SEO best practices
• Interest in business/entrepreneurship and understanding of basic financial terms/figures
• Ability to analyze documents during research
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Pitch, report and write stories on Forbes.com
• Conduct research related to list rankings (contact sources, gather documents and data, write short profiles)
• Create photo galleries and infographics
• Fact-check the Daily Cover Story on Forbes.com and magazine stories
• Manage social media campaigns and social engagement strategies
• Research emerging trends, prospective contributors and attend industry events specific to your team/channel
• Collaborate with Forbes staffers on special projects as needed

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Approximately 40 hours/week Monday-Friday
• Internships begin mid-June and end mid-August
• Interns are invited to weekly presentations to hear from leaders within the organization
• Start and end dates are flexible within 1-2 weeks should your university schedule interfere with our dates)
• The hourly rate for this role is $21.00 - $21.00
• Hybrid work schedule
• Some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position