Editorial Intern

Summary

Join MyFitnessPal's Editorial team as a summer intern and gain hands-on experience in publishing and editorial work. You will assist in content creation, editing, and publication, focusing on food and nutrition trends. The internship requires strong writing and interviewing skills, attention to detail, and adaptability. You will monitor social media for trends, pitch content ideas, write articles, conduct interviews, and track content performance. The internship is paid, remote, and offers mentorship opportunities. Full-time conversion may be possible upon graduation, with additional benefits.

Requirements

• Be a current, full-time college student with at least one academic term remaining following an internship at MyFitnessPal
• Undergraduate students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 (rising Juniors or Seniors)
• Passion for food and nutrition trends. You’re deeply interested in the latest nutrition and foodie trends, with an instinct for spotting emerging topics and viral moments on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms
• Strong writing skills. You can craft engaging, accessible, and buzzworthy content that resonates with a wide audience, from breaking down complex science to covering fun food trends
• Interview skills! You know how to ask the right questions to create insightful Q&As and weave expert quotes seamlessly into your pieces, adding credibility and depth
• Attention to detail. You’re thorough in your research, fact-checking, and editing, ensuring all content is accurate, high-quality, and aligned with the MyFitnessPal brand
• Adaptability and initiative. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative to pitch ideas, and adapt quickly to new challenges and trends
• Technical savvy. You’re comfortable using a CMS to build and format articles and follow SEO and readability best practices
• Collaborative spirit. You work well with teams, taking feedback from editors and dietitians to refine your work and improve your skills
• Reliable access to the internet and comfortable in a remote working environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms to identify emerging trends in nutrition, wellness, and food
• Stay up-to-date on breaking news, new studies, and viral conversations in the nutrition and foodie space
• Pitch creative, trend-driven content ideas that align with MyFitnessPal’s brand voice and mission
• Write timely and engaging articles and blog posts that align with identified trends
• Create Q&As and conduct interviews with MyFitnessPal dietitians to gather and incorporate expert quotes into articles
• Assist in fact-checking and editing to ensure accuracy and quality across all content
• Build and format articles in the content management system (CMS) following best practices for SEO and readability
• Track the performance of your content and use data insights to inform future ideas
• Actively seek feedback from editors and dietitians to continuously improve storytelling and technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus if you’re familiar with Google Analytics

Benefits

• Paid internship with potential conversion to full time upon graduation (Pay rate of $25.00 per hour)
• Remote equal philosophy enabling you to work from any state in which we have operations in the continental U.S. (currently not including AK)
• A dynamic, motivating and fun work environment
• Mentorship and guidance from senior staff and leadership
• Opportunity to work on a product with a positive impact on people’s lives
• Face-to-Face Connections : We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually
• Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Responsible Time Off benefit
• Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service
• Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth
• Family-Friendly Support : Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters
• Wellness Comes First : Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days
• Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make
• Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights
• Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills
• Championing Inclusion : Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization
• Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match