Editorial Intern

Summary

Join Forbes as an Editorial Intern and contribute to our award-winning journalism! This paid summer internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced journalists, hone your writing skills, and gain valuable experience in a dynamic newsroom environment. You'll be assigned to a specific beat and work closely with an editor, receiving mentorship and support. The internship is available in-person in Jersey City, NJ, fully remote, or on a hybrid schedule. Many of our interns transition to full-time roles after the program. Apply now and showcase your journalistic talent!

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
• This role can be fully remote, in-person based out of Jersey City, NJ, or on a hybrid work schedule