Atlas Obscura Winter/Spring Internship Program 2026 jobs in United States
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Atlas Obscura · 1 month ago

Atlas Obscura Winter/Spring Internship Program 2026

positionNew York, NY
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

Atlas Obscura is offering a winter/spring internship program designed to provide educational hands-on experience to emerging talent. Interns will have the opportunity to work in various strategic areas such as community engagement, product development, and business development, gaining practical experience and mentorship in the process.

Digital MediaLeisurePublishingTourismTravel

Responsibilities

Learn about the daily content scheduling and posting across Atlas Obscura's social channels
Gain hands-on education with social media strategy, content calendar management, video and text content creation, creator collaborations and audience engagement across multiple platforms
Support the development of digital experiences that help curious travelers explore, plan, and share their adventures
Gain hands-on experience in product research, user experience design, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration
Contribute to projects that support Atlas Obscura’s commercial growth and partnerships strategy

Qualification

Social media strategyContent creationUser experience designProduct researchAnalytical skills

Required

Student (College) status or recent graduate
Interest in digital media, product research, community engagement, or business strategy
Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience
Ability to work in a flexible hybrid schedule
Desire to contribute to Atlas Obscura's mission of inspiring wonder and curiosity

Preferred

Experience or coursework related to social media strategy, content creation, or digital marketing for Community + Creator Engagement track
Design mindset and interest in product, UX, and storytelling for Product Development track
Analytical skills and curiosity about the business side of media and travel for Business Development track

Benefits

Hands-on training
Mentorship from AO team members
Real-world project experience
Exposure to a platform undergoing active transformation

Company

Atlas Obscura

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Atlas Obscura catalogs unusual and obscure travel destinations via user-generated content.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Brooklyn, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.atlasobscura.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$35.86M
Key Investors
AirbnbA+E Global Media
2024-02-21Equity Crowdfunding· $3.86M
2019-09-10Series B· $20M
2017-08-02Series A· $7.5M

Leadership Team

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Louise Story
Chief Executive Officer, President & Publisher
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