Vetted Intern

Summary

Join Forbes Vetted as an intern and contribute to growing commerce editorial features and special projects, including the Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards. You will be embedded in the Forbes Vetted Features And Special Projects team, contributing to daily ideation and work. This fully remote, in-person (Jersey City, NJ), or hybrid role offers strong mentorship and support from the editorial team. You'll gain valuable experience in commerce writing and its real-world application. The internship is paid, approximately 40 hours/week, and runs from mid-June to mid-August. The hourly rate is $21.00.

Requirements

Must be a student as of June 2025, with an expected graduation date on or before June 30, 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and production for upcoming Forbes Vetted special projects, including the Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards, and other themed editorial packages
• Brainstorm, contribute to and produce commerce features, columns, product reviews and gift guides
• Assist with press requests and sample management for product testing and photo shoots
• Create and request graphics for Forbes Vetted features and commerce stories
• Help track content performance for features and optimize/update content when needed
• Collaborate with the editorial, design, audience development and product teams every day

Preferred Qualifications

• Has a passion for journalism and storytelling
• Possesses a go-getter attitude, the drive to learn how a busy edit team functions and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Is already familiar with or eager to learn about SEO and commerce writing best practices
• An aptitude for writing and editing lifestyle commerce content
• Has excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Has a meticulous eye for detail and an appropriate taste level to curate content for the Forbes audience
• Has strong communication skills to work effectively across multiple teams

Benefits

• Our internships are paid
• This internship is 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
• The hourly rate for this role is $21.00 - $21.00
• We offer a hybrid work schedule for our employees
• Some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position